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1949 Map of Cross Island

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Cross Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Cross Island Coast Guard Sta and its adjacent Tower anchor this maritime survey of the outer islands of Cutler, Maine. Positioned at the mouth of Machias Bay, this landscape is defined by the strategic navigation of the Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean. The survey captures the jagged coastline of Cross Island, which features deeply recessed coves like Northwest Harbor and Seal Cove.

Southwest of the main island, the Libby Islands stand as a critical outpost, marked by a prominent Lighthouse to guide mariners past hazards such as Seashore Ledge and Stone Island Ledge. This map reveals a maritime environment largely untouched by inland development, where named landmarks like Thornton Point and Cross Island Head served as vital bearings for the local fishing and seafaring community during the mid-20th century.