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1948 Map of Roque Bluffs

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Roque Bluffs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Roque Bluffs occupies a dramatic position on the Maine coast, where the Englishman River meets the sea. This mid-century survey reveals a landscape defined by its intricate shoreline and maritime dependencies, featuring numerous coastal landmarks like Shoppee Pt and Black Head. The map detail includes soundings across the Gulf of Maine and Englishman Bay, charting the deep waters surrounding the Roque Island archipelago.

Coastal life is centered around small harbors and landings such as Lakeman Harbor and the community at Starboard. Topographical data, based on aerial photographs from 1946 and hydrographic surveys dating back to 1870, illustrates the permanent features of this seafaring region. From the elevations of Johnson Mtn to the low reaches of Grays Beach, the map captures the transition from the forested interior to the rocky Atlantic perimeter, including navigation hazards like Pierson Ledge and the Scabby Islands.