1945 Map of Eastport

About this map

Eastport and the surrounding islands of Cobscook Bay define this coastal landscape at the international boundary between the United States and Canada. The map illustrates a complex network of maritime and terrestrial infrastructure, including the Maine Central RR which terminates at Eastport, connecting the port to Ayers Junction. On the western shore, the extensive Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge provides a significant conservation anchor near Dennysville. Local life in the mid-1940s is traced through numerous rural institutions like Big Hill Sch and Hibbard Sch, alongside small coastal villages such as Lubec and Whiting. The shoreline is deeply indented by Whiting Bay, Dennys Bay, and South Bay, reflecting the region's reliance on tidal waters and traditional industries. Across the Lubec Channel, the settlement of Welshpool sits on the Canadian side of the border, illustrating the close proximity of the two nations at the Grand Manan Channel.