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1904 Map of Petit Manan

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Petit Manan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1904
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1904

About this map

The coastal village of Corea sits at the edge of a jagged Downeast landscape defined by deep inlets and maritime industry at the beginning of the twentieth century. This survey documents the intricate shoreline where Goldsboro Bay, Dyer Bay, and Narraguagus Bay reach into the granite-ribbed mainland. Navigation was critical for the local economy, evidenced by the primary Steamboat Route skirting the coast and the strategic positioning of the Petit Manan I. L.H. and Narraguagus L.H. lighthouses.

On land, the topography rises to distinctive heights like Eagle Hill and Pigeon Hill, while smaller settlements such as Dyer and Norton anchor the interior. The map reveals the intricate network of coves and islands, including Bois Bubert Island and Trafton I., which shaped the lives of coastal residents. Genealogists and historians can trace old landmarks such as Long Mill Cove and Parker Head, providing a clear record of property and place before modern development altered these working harbors.