1983 Map of Southwest Harbor

About this map

Somes Sound carves a deep glacial fjord into the heart of Mount Desert Island, separating the high peaks of Acadia National Park from the established maritime villages of the early 1980s. The map details the intricate shoreline from the village of Somesville at the sound's head down to the busy docks of Southwest Harbor and Manset. This period of coastal development is marked by the prominence of the U S Coast Guard Station and the navigational importance of the Bear Island Lighthouse guarding the entrance to Northeast Harbor. Cultural landmarks such as St Marys by the Sea and Asticou highlight the area's summer colony traditions, while interior features like Hall Quarry and numerous family cemeteries including Mt Height Cem and Sheep Cem reflect the island's older industrial and residential roots.