2018 Map of Southwest Harbor

About this map

Mount Desert Island is anchored by the deep indentation of Somes Sound, which nearly bisects the landmass. This 2018 survey documents a landscape where traditional maritime settlements like Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Manset interface with the extensive protected lands of Acadia National Park. The industrial history of the island is preserved in names like Hall Quarry, while its early settlement patterns are visible through numerous small family cemeteries, including the Clark Family Burying Ground and Moore Family Burial Ground. Significant terrain features such as Mansell Mtn and Bernard Mtn loom over Long Pond, illustrating the dramatic relief of the Maine coast. Small islands and ledges, such as Sutton Island and Greening Island, dot the surrounding waters of the Western Way and Eastern Way, marking the intricate shoreline of Hancock County.