1955 Map of Rockland

About this map

Rockland serves as the industrious heart of this coastal Maine survey, where the harbor's maritime infrastructure meets the inland stone industry. The map reveals the layout of the city during the mid-1950s, including the extensive Breakwater protecting Rockland Harbor and the Quarry sites that define the local economy. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into the distinctive peninsulas and islands of Owls Head and South Thomaston. Notable family and historical sites include Rockland Cem, Achorn Cem, and Farnsworth Cem, while the Knox County Regional Airport marks the era's expanding transportation network. The intricate coastline is detailed from the Weskeag River to the Muscle Ridge Channel, showing numerous ledges and islands such as Monroe Island and Ash Island that have long challenged local mariners.