1957 Map of Small Point

About this map

Fort Baldwin and the adjacent military reservation stand watch over the mouth of the Kennebec R in this coastal study of the Phippsburg peninsula. This mid-century revision details a landscape defined by dramatic granite headlands and sandy reaches, from the expanse of Hunnewell Beach to the rocky protrusion of Cape Small. The map documents the layout of established summer settlements like Popham Beach and Small Point, alongside geographical features such as Morse Mtn and Silver Lake. Maritime navigation is highlighted by a Lookout Tower on the cape and a Light situated off the coast of Georgetown. The intricate coastline of Small Point Harbor and Hermit Island reveals the era's blend of seasonal residence and enduring military infrastructure, set against the soundings of the Atlantic Ocean and Casco Bay.