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2024 Map of Friendship

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Friendship
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Friendship Harbor and the surrounding coastline of Knox County define this contemporary view of mid-coast Maine. The landscape is characterized by its intricate series of guts, coves, and islands, from Friendship Long Island to the protective waters of Hatchet Cove. Local genealogy and settlement patterns are clearly visible through several historic burial grounds, including the Old Village Cem, Harbor Cem, and Hathorne Cem, which reflect long-standing coastal families.

Conservation efforts are prominent across the maritime reaches, with the Franklin Island National Wildlife Refuge and Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge protecting vital coastal habitats. The map traces the transition from mainland settlements like South Cushing and Glenmere to the scattered ledges and reefs of Muscongus Bay, providing an essential reference for understanding the modern navigation and land use of these historic fishing and seafaring communities.