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1949 Map of Machias

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Machias
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Coastal Washington County is defined here by the confluence of the Machias River and East Machias River as they flow toward the Atlantic. The town of Machias serves as the focal point, featuring the campus of the Washington State Normal School and the Longfellow Cem. Downstream, the settlement of Machiasport and the nearby Machiasport Station reflect a maritime landscape where industry and geography meet at the water's edge.

The shoreline is a complex network of points and coves, from Randall Point and Bucks Harbor to the sheltered waters of Little Kennebec Bay. Landward, the terrain rises toward heights like Bucks Mtn and Howard Mtn. The survey documents a mid-century coastal economy transitioning between its traditional seafaring roots and modern infrastructure, including the Machias Valley Airport and the development of Machias State Park.