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2021 Map of Portland East

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Portland East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Portland's eastern reaches and the islands of Casco Bay are defined by a complex maritime landscape where historic coastal defense and island settlements meet. This area features a significant concentration of military history, including Fort Gorges in the harbor, Fort Scammel on House Island, and Fort Levett on Cushing Island. These sites, along with Fort Preble near Willard Beach, highlight the region's strategic importance across multiple centuries of coastal fortification.

Along the shoreline of South Portland and Falmouth, residential growth is anchored by longstanding landmarks such as the Southern Maine Community College - South Portland Campus and the neighborhood of Waites Landing. Further out, the ferry-linked communities of Long Island and Trefethen maintain their distinct island character, supported by local institutions like the Peaks Island Burial Ground and Trefethen Cem. The map traces the intricate water passages including Whitehead Passage and Hussey Sound, which have long served as the lifelines for the Casco Bay islands.