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1906 Map of Tennant Harbor

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Tennant Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1906
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

Tennant Harbor serves as the primary coastal hub on this mid-coast Maine survey, showing a network of maritime infrastructure at the turn of the century. The map details the intricate shoreline of Harts Neck and the small settlements of Martinsville and Elmore, where life was defined by the sea. Navigation is a central theme, with clear markings for Light Houses and Life Saving Stations protecting the dangerous waters of the Muscle Ridge Channel.

Farther out in the Atlantic Ocean, the survey captures isolated landforms like Metinic Island and Mosquito Island, surrounded by named hazards such as Roaring Bull and Southeast Breaker. The inclusion of a Steamboat Route cutting across the Two Bush Channel illustrates the vital transport links connecting these coastal communities before the rise of modern highways. Notable land features like Rackliff Island and Clark Island appear alongside numerous ledges, revealing the complex geography of the St. George River estuary.