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1904 Map of Monhegan

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Monhegan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Monhegan Island and the jagged coastline of Muscongus Bay stand out in this early 20th-century survey, which details a maritime landscape defined by granite ledges and essential navigation aids. The sheet traces the vital Steamboat Route that connected these offshore outposts to the mainland. Coastal commerce and safety are anchored by the presence of three significant lighthouses: Monhegan LH, Franklin LH, and Marshall Pt LH. On the mainland, small harbors like New Harbor, Round Pond, and Friendship appear as established fishing and shipping hubs, while the Medomak and Meduncook rivers drain into the sound.

The archipelago south of Port Clyde is documented in detail, including Allen Island, Benner Island, and Burnt Island. On Monhegan, the topographical detail reveals the dramatic height of Black Head and White Head, providing a clear picture of the terrain that has long made the island a sanctuary for mariners and artists. This record of Lincoln and Knox County shorelines captures a period when seasonal residents were beginning to join the traditional seafaring families in these historic Maine villages.