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1970 Map of Damariscotta

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Damariscotta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Damariscotta Lake and its transition into the tidal Salt Bay dominate this coastal Maine landscape, where the Damariscotta River meets the historic settlements of Newcastle and Damariscotta. The map documents a complex network of waterways, including the winding Sheepscot River and Dyer River, which define the boundaries of towns like Alna and Edgecomb. The presence of the Maine Central railroad line illustrates the region's enduring transportation corridors.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several important landmarks, such as St Patricks Ch and numerous burial sites including Pine Knoll Cem and Barstow Cem. From the northern reaches of Head Tide to the islands of Woodbridge Island and Cunningham Island, the sheet captures the late 20th-century character of these riverine communities before further modern development altered the rural and maritime interface.