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2018 Map of Swans Island

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Swans Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Swans Island anchors this coastal Maine survey, revealing a network of island communities connected by the Swans Island Ferry across Blue Hill Bay. The settlements of Atlantic, Minturn, and Swans Island are established around deep-water inlets like Burnt Coat Harbor and Mackerel Cove. The mapping of family-named roads, such as Rodericks Head Rd and Stanley Point Rd, alongside numerous cemeteries including Grindle Hill Cem and Hockamock Head Cem, offers significant detail for genealogical research.

A notable vestige of local industry is Quarry Pond, indicating the island's history of granite extraction. The terrain is characterized by high points like Stockbridge Hill and Goose Pond Mtn, while the surrounding waters are dotted with smaller landmasses such as Orono Island, Buckle Island, and Black Island. From Banks Airport to the various landings at Southwest Cove, the map illustrates a landscape defined by its maritime dependencies.