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1904 Map of Vinalhaven

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Vinalhaven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1912
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1912

About this map

The island communities of Penobscot Bay are documented in detail at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by its maritime orientation. Vinalhaven and North Haven serve as the primary hubs of this archipelago, with smaller outposts like South Islesboro and Carver dotting the shorelines. The intricate coastline is a maze of coves and inlets, from the narrow passage of Leadbetter Narrows to the sheltered waters of Pulpit Harbor.

Navigational patterns are preserved through the Steamboat Route, which connects these granite-ringed islands to the mainland. The interior topography of the islands reveals a mix of tidal basins like Barton Basin and freshwater sources such as Fresh Pond. Significant island landmarks, including Seven Hundred Acre Island and Butter Island, are mapped with precision, providing a clear view of the complex geography that supported Maine's coastal economy before the modern era.