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1943 Map of Swans Island

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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Great Cranberry Island and the Cranberry Isles anchor the eastern reaches of this coastal survey, where the maritime economy of the 1940s is etched into the shoreline. The map documents the southwestern portion of Mount Desert Island, featuring Acadia National Park land and the settlements of Bernard and Mc Kinley surrounding Bass Harbor. To the west, across Blue Hill Bay, the intricate coastline of Swans Island is revealed, complete with interior features like Stockbridge Pond and the central village. Navigation remains a primary theme of the era, marked by the Blue Hill Bay LH (lighthouse) and the established Ferry to Rockland. From the quiet waters of Mackerel Cove to the southern tip at Bass Harbor Head, the map captures a landscape defined by isolated island communities, sheltered harbors, and early conservation efforts such as the Little Duck I Bird Sanctuary.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 21 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain