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2021 Map of Swans Island

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Swans Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The coastal village of Atlantic and the sheltered waters of Burnt Coat Harbor anchor this Maine island landscape, where maritime tradition and topographical variation define the settlement patterns. Family names and local history are etched into the terrain through a series of burial grounds including Grindle Hill Cem, North Cem, and Rose Hill Cem, which are scattered near the primary road networks like Atlantic Rd and Ferry Rd. The map illustrates a community tied to the sea, connected by the Swan's Island Ferry and the Frenchboro Ferry.

Inland, the geography rises to Big Mtn. and Goose Pond Mtn, overlooking freshwater features such as Lily Pond and Goose Pond. Conservation areas like the Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge protect several offshore islands, including Pond Island and Trumpet Island. From the northern reach of York Narrows to the southern tip at Irish Point, the map documents the infrastructure of a working island, from Banks Airport to the various coves and landings like Mackerel Cove and Long Cove.