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1941 Map of Machias

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Machias
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Machias River and East Machias River converge in this coastal Maine landscape, where the maritime economy and early rail infrastructure define the local geography. The Maine Central RR cuts across the northern terrain, serving stops like Machiasport Sta and connecting the inland timber and fishing resources to the larger regional network. Along the shoreline, historical defensive sites like Fort O'Brien stand near the settlement of Machiasport, reflecting the strategic importance of this harbor during earlier eras.

Coastal communities and small settlements such as Dog Town, Hoyttown, and Bucks Harbor are scattered across the peninsulas and necks that reach into Little Kennebec Bay and Englishman Bay. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the exact locations of rural landmarks like the Holmes Bay Ch and numerous family-named points including Miller Mtn and Pettegrove Mt. The intricate network of islands, including Roque Island Harbor and the isolated Cross Island, illustrates the complex navigation required for the mid-century Downeast shipping and fishing trades.