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1948 Map of Roque Bluffs

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Roque Bluffs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Roque Bluffs and the surrounding coastline of Washington County are documented here during a period of coastal stability in the mid-1940s. The landscape is defined by its maritime orientation, where the Englishman River meets the complex archipelago of Englishman Bay. Small settlements like Starboard and the village of Roque Bluffs anchor the mainland, while numerous named islands, such as Roque Island and Foster Island, reflect a long history of seafaring and local navigation.

The hydrography, based on surveys dating back to the late 19th century, reveals the intricate seafloor of Machias Bay and Roque Island Harbor, including hazards like Pierson Ledge and the Scabby Islands. On the mainland, prominent heights like Johnson Mtn and coastal landmarks such as Point of Main provide topographical relief against the extensive marshy areas labeled as Heath, which characterize the low-lying drainage patterns of this Downeast Maine region.