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1921 Map of Great Wass Island, 1932 Print
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1921 Map of Great Wass Island

USGS Topo · Published 1932

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Great Wass Island anchors this maritime survey of the Washington County coast, where the Atlantic meets a complex archipelago of granite ledges and deep-water harbors. The topography is dominated by the seafaring infrastructure of the era, notably the Moose Peak L H on Mistake Harbor and the Coast Guard Sta positioned along the western shore of the main island. The map reveals the intricate network of coves and narrows that defined local navigation, from Cape Split Harbor in the west to the sheltered waters of Head Harbor. Notable interior features like The Pond on the island's southern reach suggest a landscape of both saltwater and freshwater interaction. Numerous outlying islands, such as Nash Island and Drisco Island, are depicted with detailed soundings, providing a clear record of the treacherous bathymetry and sheltered anchorages used by Maine's coastal mariners during the early twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1921
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15 x 20 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain