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1983 Map of Swans Island

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Swans Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The sheltered waters of Burnt Coat Harbor serve as the maritime heart of this coastal island landscape in the early 1980s. Small settlements like Swans Island, Minturn, and Atlantic are connected by a network of winding roads, while a Ferry route links the island across Blue Hill Bay toward the mainland. The intricate shoreline is defined by numerous inlets, including Mackerel Cove and Seal Cove, which provided essential anchorage for the local fishing and seafaring economy.

Beyond the main island, the map details an archipelago including Pond Island, Opeechee Island, and Black Island. Distinctive navigational markers such as the Lighthouse at Hockamock Head and various beacons illustrate the hazards of navigating through Casco Passage and York Narrows. Local inland features like Lily Pond and Stockbridge Pond offer a look at the island's interior topography away from the rugged granite coast.