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1955 Map of New Harbor

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of New Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Pemaquid Neck dominates the western edge of this mid-century coastal survey, where the village of New Harbor serves as a primary anchorage. The topography on land is defined by modest elevations like Lookout Hill, while the hydrographic data compiled from a 1952 Coast and Geodetic Survey chart reveals a complex maritime environment. The coastal waters are dotted with hazards and landmarks essential for navigation, including New Harbor Dry Ledges and the remote Eastern Egg Rock located further out in Muscongus Bay.

Maritime activity is central to the landscape, from the sheltered waters of Back Cove to the open Atlantic Ocean. The map documents the intricate shoreline near Pumpkin Cove and identifies navigational aids such as the Daybeacon near the Knox and Lincoln County line. This record captures the Maine coast before modern development, preserving the exact placement of local landmarks like Yellow Head 2 and the isolated Moser Ledge.