1955 Map of Monhegan

About this map

Monhegan Island and the neighboring Georges Islands define this mid-century maritime landscape, showing the isolated community of Monhegan at a time when traditional navigation remained central to coastal life. The map details a rugged perimeter of coastal landmarks, from the towering heights of Black Head and White Head to the vital Lighthouse and U S Coast Guard Station on Burnt Island. The protected waters of Monhegan Harbor, tucked between the main island and Manana Island, serve as the focal point for the local settlement. Beyond the inhabited areas, the survey documents numerous hazardous features like Wash Ledge and Harpoon Ledge, alongside local geographic markers such as Smutty Nose Island and Lobster Cove. These details reflect a landscape shaped by the Atlantic, where safe passage depended on the careful charting of every cove and rocky outcrop.