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1904 Map of Rockland

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Rockland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The coastal communities of Rockland, Camden, and Rockport define this 1904 survey, which reveals a landscape where maritime industry and emerging tourism intersect. The shoreline is a dense network of points and ledges, while the interior is marked by scattered settlements like Blackinton Corners and Simonton Corners. Local infrastructure is anchored by the Maine Central RR, with its Rockland Branch terminating at the harbor, and an Electric line connecting the larger towns.

Industry and recreation are visible side-by-side, from the industrial character of Rockland Harbor to the seasonal pull of Oakland Park and Holiday Beach. Small-scale manufacturing and rural trade are evident at sites like Wattons Mill and Willis Corners, while the surrounding terrain rises sharply toward Mt Megunticook and Bald Mtn, framing the deep waters of Megunticook Lake. This map serves as an essential record of the Knox County coast at a time when traditional milling and rail transport still supported the local economy.