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1943 Map of Castine

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Castine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The maritime landscape of Belfast Bay and Penobscot Bay is recorded here during the early 1940s, highlighting the strategic and commercial importance of the mid-coast region. Coastal settlements like Searsport, Castine, and Islesboro are depicted with their various piers and harbor facilities, including the industrial activity at Mack Pt and the rail infrastructure of the Bangor and Aroostook. The presence of Fort George in Castine and the Hospital nearby point to the area's long-standing institutional and military significance.

Moving inland from the rocky points of Dice Head and Cape Rosier, the map reveals a network of rural schools and chapels serving local communities, such as the Emerson Sch and Bethany Chapel. The intricate shoreline, defined by numerous coves like Wadsworth Cove and Sabbathday Harbor, illustrates the deep connection between the mainland and the island life of Sears Island and the North Islesboro vicinity. Transport routes like U.S. Route 1 and State Route 175 connect these seafaring villages to the larger Maine interior.