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1904 Map of Swan Island

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Swan Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1904
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1904

About this map

The maritime communities of Swan Island and Long Island anchor this 1904 coastal survey, revealing a landscape defined by isolated settlements and essential waterborne transport. On the larger western island, the villages of Minturn and Atlantic are connected by local roads, while the deep indentation of Burntcoat Harbor serves as a protected maritime hub. Further east, the village of Frenchboro overlooks Lunt Harbor on Long Island, representing a classic Maine island outpost during the height of the coastal trade era.

The intricate coastline is dotted with navigation aids and small family-named features like Joyce Beach and Stanley Pt. A dedicated Steamboat Route cuts through the waters between Blue Hill Bay and Casco Passage, highlighting the reliance on steam vessels for connecting these islanders to the mainland. From the heights of Big Mt. to the shores of Mackerel Cove, the map details a way of life oriented entirely toward the Atlantic.