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1941 Map of Rockland

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Rockland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Rockland and its busy harbor anchor this coastal Maine survey, which illustrates the region's transition into the early 1940s. The map reveals the intricate maritime infrastructure of Midcoast Maine, from the long finger of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse protecting the inner harbor to the prominent Owls Head Lighthouse marking the southern entrance. Beyond the industrial and commercial core, the landscape is dotted with smaller coastal villages such as Rockport and South Thomaston, alongside more isolated settlements like Wattons Mill and Willis Corners.

The topography is defined by the sharp contrast between the granite heights of Mt Megunticook and Ragged Mt and the deep indentations of the St George River and Muscle Ridge channel. This era shows a well-established road network, including Route 1, connecting historic inland townships like Thomaston and Hope to the sea. The inclusion of numerous small ponds and brooks, such as Quiggle Brook and Chickawaukie Pond, highlights the natural drainage patterns that shaped early development and industry in Knox County.