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1949 Map of Whiting

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Whiting
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Orange River flows through the heart of this coastal landscape, connecting inland waters like Orange Lake and Roaring Lake to the tidal reaches of Whiting Bay. Surveyed in the late 1940s, the map documents the rural character of Washington County, where settlements like Whiting and Edmunds are surrounded by extensive conservation lands within the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. The coastline is remarkably complex, defined by features such as Leighton Point and the Birch Islands, while Pier Ruins near the mouth of the river suggest a history of maritime activity and shifting commerce.

Local landmarks such as the East Stream Sch and a Lookout Tower on Littles Mtn provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The terrain is a mix of low coastal peaks like Keniston Mtn and Yellowbirch Mtn, and intricate drainage systems including Sunken Stream and Finnegan Brook. This survey serves as a clear record of the area's mid-century geography, capturing the balance between small-town hubs and the wild coastal forests of Down East Maine.