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1957 Map of Small Point

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Small Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Coastal defenses and maritime activity define this mid-century survey of the Kennebec River's mouth. At the eastern edge, US Mil Res Fort Baldwin and Port Baldwin overlook the strategic waters of Atkins Bay, while the village of Popham Beach sits tucked behind the dunes of Hunnewell Beach. The map details a complex landscape of tidal inlets and freshwater features, such as Silver Lake and Spirit Pond, alongside evidence of historical industry at Mill Pt.

Navigation hazards dominate the offshore areas of Casco Bay and the open Atlantic Ocean. Prominent landmarks like the lighthouse at Seguin Island and the cluster of rocky outcrops including Ragged Island, Pond Island, and Saddleback Ledge reflect the era's reliance on visible seafaring marks. Further west, the inhabited shores of Bailey Island and Orrs Island are connected to the mainland, showing the extent of coastal settlement and small local cemeteries during this period.