1955 Map of Tenants Harbor

About this map

Tenants Harbor serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, showcasing a protected maritime settlement defined by its narrow inlets and jagged granite peninsulas. The village is flanked by essential community landmarks such as Seaside Cem and Hillside Cem, while Martinsville and Elmore represent smaller clusters of settlement along the winding coastal roads. This mid-century view captures the transition of the Maine coast, where traditional industry like the Borrow Pit and maritime infrastructure coexist with early residential growth. Beyond the mainland, the map details a complex archipelago including Clark Island, Rackliff Island, and the more distant Metinic Island. Navigational features are prominent, from the Lighthouse on Southern Island to the U S Coast Guard Res on Whitehead Island, marking the hazardous approaches of Two Bush Channel and Muscle Ridge Channel.