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1955 Map of Tenants Harbor

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Tenants Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The peninsula of St George and the village of Tenants Harbor define this mid-century coastal landscape, where the seafaring economy is etched into the shoreline. This survey, photorevised in the early 1970s, captures a transition in coastal Maine life, showing the density of homes and structures in Martinsville and Elmore alongside traditional maritime landmarks. Significant coastal infrastructure is present, including a Coast Guard Stat on Whitehead Island and a Lighthouse protecting the entrance to the harbor.

The map reveals the intricate geography of the Muscongus Bay area, from the granite-rich Clark Island to the isolated Metinic Island far offshore. Genealogists can locate family resting places at Seaside Cem and Hillside Cem, while the interior shows land use patterns such as the Borrow Pit and the expansive wetland known as The Marsh. This document serves as a detailed record of the roads, including State Route 131, and the numerous islands and ledges that navigate the Two Bush Channel.