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1957 Map of Small Point

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Small Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Fort Baldwin stands as a prominent coastal defense landmark overlooking Atkins Bay and the mouth of the Kennebec River, reflecting the area's strategic importance during the mid-20th century. The settlement at Popham Beach is detailed alongside a U S Mil Res, while to the west, the village of Small Point anchors the Phippsburg peninsula. This map captures the maritime character of the Maine coast just before major modern development, showing a landscape defined by seasonal communities and active military sites.

The intricate shoreline of Casco Bay and the Atlantic Ocean is punctuated by numerous islands and navigational hazards like Seguin Island and Bold Dick Rock. Inland, the topography rises toward Morse Mtn and Morse Hill, overlooking tidal features such as the Sprague River and Spirit Pond. This survey provides a precise look at the transition from established fishing communities on Bailey Island to the remote, rocky outcroppings that characterize the mouth of the Sheepscot River.