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1951 Map of Jonesport

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Jonesport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The maritime communities of Jonesport and West Jonesport sit prominently along the northern shore of Mooseabec Reach, a critical waterway for Maine’s coastal trade and fishing. This mid-century survey captures a landscape defined by its intricate shoreline, where family and community landmarks like the Library, Greenwood Cem, and Kelley School serve the local population. Across the reach, Beals island appears as a developed hub of maritime activity.

Navigational aids and coastal defenses are well-documented, including the U S Coast Guard Reservation at Natt Point and several daybeacons marking the dangerous waters of Chandler Bay. The archipelago to the east, including Roque Island Harbor and the Roque Bluffs, shows the complexity of the Downeast coastline before significant modern development altered the density of small-scale coastal features like Sawyer Cove and Donovan Cove.