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1918 Map of Machias

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

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

Machias and its surrounding coastal townships are centered on the tidal convergence of the Machias River and East Machias River in this 1917 survey. The region's timber and maritime heritage is evident in the layout of the Maine Central Railroad, which connects the inland settlement of Whitneyville to the coastal hub at Machiasport Station. The map captures a complex shoreline of protected coves and islands, including the small neighborhood of Dog Town and the defensive site at Fort O'Brien Point.

Further south, the landscape transitions into the scattered coastal hamlets of Bucks Harbor, Starboard, and Roque Bluffs. Maritime safety infrastructure is noted at the Cross Island L S S (Life Saving Station), while local family names are preserved through landmarks like Libby Brook, Sanborn Cove, and Pumpkin Ridge. This survey documents the era's transition from traditional seafaring and logging toward a more modern rail-connected economy in Washington County.