1941 Map of Machias

About this map

The Machias River and East Machias River converge toward the jagged coastline of Washington County in this early 1940s landscape. The economic heart of the region is centered on the Maine Central railroad corridor, which connects the town of Machias with smaller hubs like Machiasport and the Machiasport Sta. The mapping reveals a complex maritime environment where the Atlantic Ocean pushes into Machias Bay and Little Kennebec Bay, creating a network of sheltered coves such as Moose Snare Cove and Starboard Cove. Coastal settlements including Cutler, Bucks Harbor, and Roque Bluffs are shown at a time when local transport relied on state roads like Maine 191 and the rail network. Inland, the terrain is characterized by features like Pumpkin Ridge and the Runaway Pond Heath, while Cross Island stands as a prominent sentinel at the bay's mouth.