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1908 Map of Eastport

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Eastport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

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Cobscook Bay and the intricate coastal archipelago of easternmost Maine dominate this 1907 survey, which captures the region's maritime economy and rail infrastructure before mid-century changes. The Washington County RR winds through the landscape, connecting Ayers Junction and Dennysville Station to the interior, while the intricate shoreline of Leighton Neck and Denbow Neck illustrates the complex geography of the Down East coast.

Local life is anchored by a network of small settlements and rural institutions, including the Crowe Neck School and Wilcox School. The map details the international proximity to Canada across the Western Passage, noting the boundary line through Friar Roads. From the heights of Ironworks Mtn to the fishing hubs of Lubec and Eastport, the document reveals a community deeply integrated with its tidal waters and glacial topography.