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1941 Map of Castine

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Castine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Penobscot Bay dominates this coastal landscape, where the waters of the Penobscot River and Bagaduce River converge near the seafaring community of Castine. The map reveals a mid-century maritime economy defined by transit and trade, centered on landmarks like Fort George and the busy terminal of the Islesboro Ferry. Inland, the Bangor and Aroostook rail line connects the deep-water Searsport Harbor to the interior, with Searsport Sta serving as a key logistical node.

Local rural life is meticulously recorded through a network of district schools, including Union District Sch and Farnham Sch, alongside community hubs like Bethany Chapel. The intricate shoreline of Islesboro and Seven Hundred Acre Island is punctuated by family-named landmarks such as Grindel Pt and Hewes Pt, providing a detailed look at coastal settlement patterns before significant modern development altered the Waldo and Hancock County coastlines.