1951 Map of Machias Bay
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
Holmes Bay and the interconnected waters of Machias Bay define this mid-century coastal landscape in Washington County. The map details a maritime geography shaped by tidal flats and numerous islands, including Hog Island, Salt Island, and the prominent Avery Rock light. Inland, the transition from saltwater to freshwater is marked by Holmes Stream feeding from Gardner Lake and Holmes Pond. Small community centers such as North Cutler and the area around Holmes Bay Ch and Holmes Bay Sch reveal a settlement pattern tied to the shoreline. The terrain is notably punctuated by coastal elevations like Pettegrove Mtn and Woodruff Mtn, while the interior is characterized by extensive wetlands and heaths, reflecting the region's complex drainage and glaciated history.
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Editions of this 1951 Machias Bay Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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1907 · Eastport
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1917 · Cutler
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1918 · Machias
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1918 · Cutler
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1941 · Machias
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Gardner Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Gardner Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Eastport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Eastport
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