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2014 Map of West Rockport

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of West Rockport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Wattons Mill and several historic burying grounds anchor this mid-coast Maine landscape, revealing the deep-rooted settlement patterns of Knox County. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations, including Ragged Mtn and Spruce Mtn, which frame the agricultural and residential pockets of South Hope and West Rockport. These communities are connected by a network of local roads like Camden Rd and Heald Hwy, which navigate the space between large water bodies such as Alford Lake and Crawford Pond.

Hydrography plays a central role in the area's geography, with the Oyster River and Quiggle Brook providing drainage for the numerous ponds and wetlands scattered through the valleys. For those researching local lineages, the map identifies specific cemeteries like W Rockport Cem and E Union Cem, often located near early township boundaries and church sites that have long served these rural hamlets.