1906 Map of Monhegan

About this map

Monhegan stands as the southern sentinel of this coastal landscape, separated from the mainland by a broad stretch of the Atlantic where steamboat routes once linked these isolated island outposts to the growing trade centers of the Maine coast. The mainland is defined by a series of deep-water peninsulas and sheltered harbors, including the busy maritime hubs of Port Clyde and New Harbor. Between the coastal settlements of Bremen and Friendship, the map reveals an intricate network of narrow channels like Hockomock Channel and Flying Passage, which served the local fishing and granite fleets of the era. On-shore, family-named landmarks such as Jameson Pt and Burton Pt highlight the localized nature of land ownership and seafaring heritage at the start of the twentieth century. The cartography provides a clear picture of the maritime infrastructure of the day, including the Life Saving Station and several lighthouses necessary for navigating the dangerous rocks and ledges of Muscongus Sound.