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1941 Map of Castine

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Castine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The maritime landscape of Penobscot Bay is captured here just as the United States entered World War II, detailing a region defined by its deep-water harbors and island communities. Castine serves as a focal point on the eastern shore, anchored by the historical footprint of Fort George and several educational institutions like North Castine Sch. Across the water, the elongated profile of Islesboro shows a network of coastal settlements from North Islesboro down to the sheltered waters of Dark Harbor and Ames Cove.

To the north and west, the industrial and transport infrastructure of Searsport and Stockton Springs is evident, including the Searsport Sta rail connection and developments on Sears Island. This survey preserves the locations of numerous small rural schools like Union District Sch and Porter Sch, alongside family-named landmarks such as Knowlton Hill and Clements, offering a clear view of the mid-coast Maine economy before modern coastal expansion.