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1955 Map of New Harbor

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of New Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The rocky coastline of Pemaquid Neck defines the western edge of this coastal survey, where the village of New Harbor serves as a vital protected anchorage. In the mid-1950s, the landscape transitions from the residential and maritime density of the harbor to the elevated terrain of Lookout Hill. Beyond the immediate shore, the waters of Muscongus Bay are marked by significant navigational hazards including New Harbor Sunken Ledges and the prominent Moser Ledge further out in the Atlantic Ocean.

Maritime history is evident in the naming of coastal features such as Back Cove and Pumpkin Cove, alongside isolated landmarks like Eastern Egg Rock which serves as a remote boundary point between Lincoln and Knox Counties. This edition incorporates 1973 photorevisions, reflecting subtle changes in the built environment of this traditional Maine fishing and summer community during the late 20th century.