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1973 Map of Searsport

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Searsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Searsport Harbor and the deep waters of Penobscot Bay anchor this coastal landscape in the early 1970s. The town of Searsport serves as a hub for maritime and rail activity, where the Bangor and Aroostook railroad terminates near the industrial infrastructure of Mack Pt. Across the tidal flats of Long Cove lies the undeveloped expanse of Sears Island, while the western shore is punctuated by small residential clusters like Bayside and East Northport.

Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous burial grounds, including the Smart Cem, Elmwood Cem, and Bowditch Cem. The landscape reflects a mix of coastal recreation at Moose Point State Park and the lingering influence of local industry seen in several Gravel Pits and the Mill Pond area. Inland, the terrain is defined by low-lying water bodies such as Cain Pond and Mc Clure Pond feeding into the bay.