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2011 Map of Westport

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Westport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fort Edgecomb stands at the northern narrows where the Sheepscot River and Back River converge, guarding the historical maritime approaches to the region. This 2011 survey illustrates the intricate island geography of Lincoln County, dominated by the long, slender profile of Westport Island and the smaller inhabited landmasses of Barters Island and Beal Island. The landscape is a complex network of tidal creeks and brackish ponds, such as Montsweag Brook and Heal Pond, which have long defined the local economy and settlement patterns.

Genealogists can locate numerous small family burial grounds, including Tarbox Cemetery, Webber Cemetery, and Knight Cemetery, which are scattered across the islands and peninsulas. Engineering and infrastructure are represented by the Trevett Swing Bridge connecting Trevett to the mainland, and the Wiscasset Airport situated near the settlement of Montsweag. From the heights of Ozone Mountain and Whaleback Ridge to the rocky hazards of Halftide Rock and Shag Ledge, the map documents a coastal community deeply integrated with its shoreline.