1981 Map of Penobscot

About this map

Northern Bay and the tidal reaches of the Bagaduce River dominate this coastal Maine landscape, where the irregular shoreline of Penobscot and South Penobscot meets a series of complex coves and inlets. The map reveals a community defined by its proximity to the water, from the clusters of small islands like Aunt Mollie Island and Youngs Islands to the numerous landings at Grindle Point and Hutchins Point. Inland, the terrain is characterized by high ridges such as Hinckley Ridge and Grey Ridge, punctuated by distinct elevations like Wallamatogus Mtn and Patton Hill. Genealogists will find a high concentration of family-named burial grounds, including Leach Cem, Bridges Cem, and Westcott Cem, scattered across the rural landscape. This edition captures the transition from the marine-focused economies of the lower Bagaduce to the upland bogs and ponds like Wight Pond and Turtle Pond near North Blue Hill.