2011 Map of Damariscotta

About this map

The Sheepscot River and Damariscotta River define the hydraulic character of this mid-coast Maine landscape, where tidal marshes and narrow river valleys dictated the placement of historic settlements. Damariscotta Mills stands out at the southern tip of Damariscotta Lake, where the Damariscotta Lake Dam regulates the transition from freshwater to the tidal basin. Further west, the villages of Head Tide and Alna follow the winding course of the Sheepscot River, while Sheepscot sits near the confluence with the Dyer River. The distribution of burial grounds, such as Alna Cemetery and Glidden Cemetery, reflects the long-established family homesteads and local parishes that have inhabited these banks for centuries. This map documents a complex coastal network of small points and islands, including Glidden Point and Woodbridge Island, which highlight the intricate relationship between the region's landforms and its maritime-influenced economy.