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2011 Map of Southwest Harbor

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Southwest Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Somes Sound bisects this portion of Mount Desert Island, serving as a focal point for the marine-oriented communities of Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Manset. The map documents a landscape where the natural geography of Acadia National Park meets centuries of coastal settlement. Maritime infrastructure is highly detailed, from the Northeast Harbor Marina and Mount Desert Town Wharf to the Cranberry Isles Town Dock across the water.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds like Brookside Cemetery and the Union Cemetery, alongside civic landmarks such as the Mount Desert Post Office. The transition from industrial roots at Hall Quarry to the recreational economy is evident through features like the Beech Mountain Lookout Tower and the Northeast Harbor Golf Course, which occupy the high ground between the sound and the freshwater basins of Echo Lake and Long Pond.