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1919 Map of Small Point

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Small Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

The Cumberland Co Sagadahoc Co boundary line bisects this tactical survey, revealing a landscape of rocky peninsulas and scattered islets at the mouth of the Kennebec. Maritime navigation is the primary focus, with soundings and prominent markers like Pond Id Light and Seguin Light guiding vessels past hazards such as Fuller Rock and Bald Head Ledge. The map depicts established coastal communities including Popham Beach and Bailey Island, alongside seasonal reaches like Head Beach.

Coastal geography here is characterized by narrow, protected waters such as Small Pt Harbor and Carrying Place Cove. The transition from Casco Bay to the open Atlantic is punctuated by named outcroppings including Brown Cow, White Bull, and Bold Dick. This tactical edition, compiled under Col. W. M. Black, provides a precise record of the shoreline and harbor entrances before modern coastal development reshaped the local infrastructure.