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2014 Map of Hancock

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Hancock and West Franklin occupy a landscape defined by the intricate coastal geometry of Downeast Maine. The settlement pattern follows the contours of Taunton Bay and the Skillings River, with residences concentrated along Us-1 and Old Route 1. This 2014 survey documents the enduring local geography of the region, where numerous coves such as Kilkenny Cove and Partridge Cove indent the shoreline, and small islands like Hills Island and Burying Island break the waters of the bays.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds including Abbott Cem in the north and Riverside Cem near the town center of Hancock. The map details the network of interior streams, such as Egypt Stream and Kilkenny Stream, which flow through the wooded hills toward the coast. Significant maritime landmarks like Hardison Point and Carrying Place Inlet reflect the area's long relationship with its tidal waters and protected harbors.