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1942 Map of Mount Desert
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1942 Map of Mount Desert

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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Acadia National Park dominates the landscape of this 1940s survey, showing the complex interaction of rugged granite peaks and the Atlantic coastline during the early years of the park's federal management. The map details the island's established maritime communities, including Somesville Mt Desert PO and the harbor towns of Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor. A granite-based economy is evidenced by Hall Quarry, while the region's growing role in science and aviation is marked by the Marine Biological Laboratory near Salsbury Cove and the Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton. Local life away from the shore is documented through numerous district schools like The Narrows Sch and rural family burying grounds such as Haynes Cem and the South Surry Cem. The terrain ranges from the low-lying bog of Big Heath to the heights of McFarland Mtn, connected by a network of established roads and the historic Turnpike.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions15.1 x 19.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain