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2011 Map of Louds Island

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Louds Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Muscongus Bay and the Atlantic coastline of Lincoln County are the focal points of this 2011 survey, centered on the prominent Louds Island. The island features the settlement of Loudville, where the Loudville Cemetery remains a significant genealogical marker for local maritime families. On the mainland, the village of Round Pond sits along the western shore, connected to nearby communities like Chamberlain and New Harbor by a network of coastal roads including Back Shore Rd and Browns Cove Rd.

The map details an intricate landscape of ledges and small islands, highlighting the navigational hazards and landmarks essential to the region's seafaring history. Notable features include the Franklin Island Light to the southeast and the National Audubon Society Nature Camp on Hog Island. From the Pemaquid River to the various ponds such as Biscay Pond and Webber Pond, the geography illustrates a transition from inland freshwater bodies to the salt-spray environment of the open ocean.