1908 Map of Eastport

About this map

Eastport and the surrounding islands of Passamaquoddy Bay anchor this maritime landscape at a time when water and rail were the primary engines of the local economy. The Washington County Railway cuts across the mainland, serving inland junctions like Ayers Junction and coastal stations such as Dennysville Station. Along the intricate shoreline of Cobscook Bay, a network of landings and ferries, including the North Lubec Landing, facilitated trade and movement before modern road connectivity. Small rural communities are documented through their essential institutions, including the Crowe Neck School, Wilcox School, and the Crosby School in Whiting. The international border with Canada is clearly delineated, passing through the waters of the Friar Roads and past the settlement of Welshpool on Campobello Island. This survey details the transition from high points like Mt Dorcas to the numerous coves and islands that define this corner of Washington County.