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1948 Map of Whitneyville

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Whitneyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Machias River and Chandler River dominate this coastal Maine landscape, shaping the development of Whitneyville and Jonesboro during the mid-20th century. The transportation network is defined by the Maine Central railroad, which cuts through the wooded interior and provides a vital link for these small river-side communities. The terrain is marked by numerous glacial features, including extensive wetlands simply labeled Heath and significant heights such as Kilton Mtn and the ominously named Mt Misery.

Coastal geography is particularly detailed toward the south, where the Chandler River meets the Atlantic at Great Cove. Here, complex tidal features like Deep Hole Point and various coves such as Tenney Cove and Sanford Cove are documented alongside the Roque Bluffs area. For genealogists, the map preserves the location of the White School and several family-named landmarks like Gilman Hill and Halls Ridge, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement patterns of Washington County.