1906 Map of Rockland

About this map

The Maine Central and Electric RR lines serve as the industrial backbone of this Knox County coastline during the early twentieth century. Deeply indented by Rockland Harbor and Rockport Harbor, the landscape is defined by its maritime connections, evidenced by several Steamboat routes threading between Northeast Point and the Muscle Ridge. This coastal activity is balanced by inland settlements and small industrial sites like Wattons Mill and Blackinton Corners. High points such as Mt Battie and Mt Megunticook overlook a topography where granite and lime resources were being actively mapped. The geography reveals a transition from the commercial density of Rockland and Camden to the rural pockets of South Thomaston and Sharkeyville, providing a detailed view of the region's transport network before the dominance of modern highways.