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2018 Map of Orrs Island

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Orrs Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Harpswell Neck defines the linear character of this coastal landscape, stretching south between Harpswell Sound and Middle Bay. This mid-coast Maine geography is a complex network of narrow peninsulas and sheltered coves, including Lombos Hole, Quahog Bay, and Dyer Cove. The settlement pattern centers on historic maritime villages like Harpswell Center, Cundys Harbor, and Orrs Island, which remain tied to the shore by long-established routes like Cundys Harbor Rd.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous small burial grounds scattered across the peninsulas, such as the Pennell Cem near Pennellville and the Skolfield Doyle Cem. The connection between the mainland and the islands is illustrated by the Gurnet Bridge, which spans Gurnet Strait to join the Sebascodegan Island area with the mainland. From the ledges of Wharton Point to the shores of Wilson Pond, the map documents a resilient seafaring and residential community.