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1907 Map of Eastport

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Eastport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1907
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1907

About this map

Cobscook Bay and the complex tidal waters of Johnson Bay dominate this coastal survey of Washington County, where the maritime economy of the early twentieth century is clearly visible. The map documents a rugged shoreline of peninsulas and islands, including Campobello Island and Deer Island, connected by vital maritime links like the Steamboat Route and a Toll Bridge near Eastman Hill. The international border with Canada is marked across the Grand Manan Channel, separating Lubec from Welchpool.

Inland, the Washington County Railway serves as the primary artery for timber and trade, passing through Ayers Junction and Dennysville. Local life is anchored by small rural institutions such as the Burnt Cove School and Split Hill Sawmill School. The detailed topography reveals a landscape shaped by both water and wood, from the tidal flats of Sipp Bay to the upstream Halls Mill, reflecting the transition from oceanic trade to interior forestry and millwork during this era.