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1918 Map of Machias

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Machias
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Machias River and the neighboring coastal inlets define this Down East landscape during the late First World War era. The maritime and industrial character of the region is evident in the transition from inland river settlements to coastal harbors. The Maine Central railroad connects the interior towns of Machias and East Machias, with a branch leading to the Machiasport Station and the deep-water access of Machiasport.

Coastal activity is marked by specialized infrastructure, including the Cross Island L S S (Life Saving Station) and the defensive position at Fort O'Brien Point. Smaller hamlets like Dog Town, Larrabee, and Starboard dot the shoreline, supporting a local economy tied to the sea and the surrounding hills. Prominent peaks such as Miller Mtn and Pettegrove Mtn rise above the intricate network of coves, including Shipyard Cove and Whaleback Cove, where tidal flats and marshes meet the Atlantic Ocean.