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1893 Map of Small Point

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Small Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1893
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1893

About this map

Pond Id. Light and Seguin Light anchor this maritime survey of the Maine coastline, marking the entrance to the intricate waterways of the Midcoast region. The topography captures the jagged interface of the Atlantic Ocean and Casco Bay, where the transition from open sea to sheltered harbors is defined by landmarks like Small Point and Bailey Island. The drainage patterns of the Sprague River and Morse River illustrate the coastal marshlands, while numerous landforms such as Carrying Place Head and Bald Head reveal the exposed geography of the era.

Local history is preserved in the naming of small islands and ledges, including Bold Dick, Brown Cow, and the Sisters. The presence of Head Beach and the cluster of points near Cape Small Harbor suggest the early recreational and fishing footprints on these peninsulas. This survey, conducted just before the turn of the century, provides a baseline for the natural shoreline before modern development altered the island-dotted landscape.