1904 Map of Mount Desert

About this map

The maritime character of coastal Maine is fully realized in this early century survey of the island landscape, where the Steamboat Route defines the primary connection between isolated harbors. The village of Eden sits at the heart of the island’s development, while smaller outposts like Salisbury Cove and Hulls Cove line the northern shores. Industrial activity is represented by the Hall Quarry and the U.S. Coaling Station near Lamoine Beach, indicating the strategic and economic importance of these protected waters.