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1949 Map of Eastport

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Eastport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The deep-water geography of the Passamaquoddy Bay region reveals a complex network of maritime and rail connections at the international border. The city of Eastport occupies a strategic position on the coast, served by the Maine Central railroad and the Eastport Municipal Airport. Across the Western Passage, the Pleasant Point Indian Reservation sits on the mainland, while the map extends across the boundary into New Brunswick to show Campobello Island and the village of Welshpool.

Maritime industry and local community life are marked by features like the Quarry and Central Ch, alongside educational landmarks such as the Hibbard Sch. The landscape is defined by long peninsulas like Hersey Neck and Leighton Neck, which shelter numerous coves and inlets like Sipp Bay and Carryingplace Cove. The presence of a Lighthouse near Leonardville underscores the area's history as a critical navigational hub for the Lubec Channel and Friar Roads.