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1986 Map of Petit Manan Point

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Petit Manan Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Petit Manan Point and the complex archipelago of Downeast Maine define this mid-1980s planimetric study. The map documents a deeply indented coastline where the Gulf of Maine meets several interconnected bays, including Narraguagus Bay and Pleasant Bay. This coastal region is characterized by significant landforms like Gouldsboro Neck and Pigeon Hill, which rise above a network of sheltered harbors and coves.

The presence of a Lighthouse at the southern tip of the point indicates the area's importance to maritime navigation. Notable island chains such as Bois Bubert Island and Head Harbor Island protect inner waterways like Mistake Harbor and Little Bois Bubert Harbor. The map reveals a land-use pattern focused on the shoreline, with small settlements like Petit Manan and Beals serving as anchors for the local fishing and seafaring communities along the Atlantic Ocean.