Rare Old Map of Castine, Maine, 1973 by USGS: Penobscot Bay, Brooksville & Verona Island
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Published in 1984 from 1973 survey work, the US Geological Survey’s “Castine” captures a richly indented corner of coastal Maine at the...
Continua a leggerePublished in 1984 from 1973 survey work, the US Geological Survey’s “Castine” captures a richly indented corner of coastal Maine at the precise, intimate scale of 1:24,000. Centered on the historic town of Castine, the map opens onto the meeting of land and tide around Penobscot Bay, where coves, points, islands, tidal streams, and wooded uplands form one of New England’s most evocative maritime landscapes. Its carefully drawn contours reveal the modest but meaningful relief of the peninsula and surrounding shores, while clear color distinctions separate water, woodland, settlement, and road networks. The result is both a scientific document and a portrait of a coastal community shaped by harbors, headlands, and centuries of seafaring life.
Castine itself is among the most historically layered towns on the Maine coast, and the map’s quiet topographic language hints at the strategic importance of its setting. Positioned near the mouth of the Penobscot River system and overlooking sheltered waters, Castine has been associated with French, Dutch, British, and American occupation, colonial rivalry, privateering, shipbuilding, and maritime trade. Its shoreline, roads, and surrounding elevations help explain why the place mattered: it commanded approaches, offered anchorage, and connected inland routes with the wider Atlantic world. In the town’s compact geography, one can read the interplay of defense, commerce, and coastal settlement that made Penobscot Bay a significant theater in early American and colonial history.
The US Geological Survey’s cartographic discipline gives the map its authority and appeal. Founded to classify public lands and study the nation’s geology, resources, and natural hazards, the USGS became the preeminent maker of American topographic maps, prized for their combination of accuracy, standardization, and visual clarity. Here, the familiar USGS style translates the Maine coast into a finely ordered system of contour lines, hydrography, roads, trails, and place names. Elevation is not dramatized but measured, allowing hills, valleys, shore bluffs, and low coastal flats to emerge with understated precision. This is cartography made for navigation, planning, field science, and historical memory alike.
Beyond Castine, the map extends across a landscape of working towns, tidal passages, and coastal approaches. Brooksville and Penobscot appear amid a rural fabric of roads, woodland, and shoreline, while Orland and Verona Island connect the map to the broader Penobscot River corridor. Fort Point Cove and the waters of Penobscot Bay anchor the composition, emphasizing the region’s maritime orientation. Tidal inlets and narrow channels complicate the coastline, reminding the viewer that movement here has long depended on both land routes and waterborne passage. The careful placement of roads and trails reveals patterns of local settlement, while the surrounding contours show how communities adapted to the natural grain of the terrain.
As a document of the 1970s landscape, the “Castine” quadrangle preserves a moment in the evolution of coastal Maine before later decades of development, conservation, and changing land use altered parts of the region. Its details invite comparison between past and present: roads that have shifted in importance, shorefronts that have grown more desirable, wooded tracts that may have changed hands, and communities whose historic cores endure amid modern pressures. The map’s beauty lies in this dual character. It is at once a practical topographic record and a refined historical artifact, illuminating the physical setting of Castine and Penobscot Bay with the measured elegance that defines the finest USGS mapping.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Castine
- Brooksville
- Penobscot
- Stockton Springs
- Fort Point Cove
- Penobscot Bay
- Verona Island
- Orland
- Tidal streams and inlets
- Roads and trails in the area
Historical context & cartographic details
- Produced by the US Geological Survey
- Historical 1:24,000 topographical map
- Shows Castine, Maine and the surrounding area
- Dated 1973 and published in 1984
- Castine is a historic coastal town known for its maritime history and significant architectural sites
- Features detailed topographic contours illustrating elevation changes
- Uses clear color coding for land use and water features
- Highlights hills, valleys, coastal features, and other terrain variations
- Reflects the geographical understanding and mapping techniques of the 1970s
- Shows how the Castine area has evolved in terms of development and land use since publication
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
With its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Published in 1984 from 1973 survey work, the US Geological Survey’s “Castine” captures a richly indented corner of coastal Maine at the precise, intimate scale of 1:24,000. Centered on the historic town of Castine, the map opens onto the meeting of land and tide around Penobscot Bay, where coves, points, islands, tidal streams, and wooded uplands form one of New England’s most evocative maritime landscapes. Its carefully drawn contours reveal the modest but meaningful relief of the peninsula and surrounding shores, while clear color distinctions separate water, woodland, settlement, and road networks. The result is both a scientific document and a portrait of a coastal community shaped by harbors, headlands, and centuries of seafaring life.
Castine itself is among the most historically layered towns on the Maine coast, and the map’s quiet topographic language hints at the strategic importance of its setting. Positioned near the mouth of the Penobscot River system and overlooking sheltered waters, Castine has been associated with French, Dutch, British, and American occupation, colonial rivalry, privateering, shipbuilding, and maritime trade. Its shoreline, roads, and surrounding elevations help explain why the place mattered: it commanded approaches, offered anchorage, and connected inland routes with the wider Atlantic world. In the town’s compact geography, one can read the interplay of defense, commerce, and coastal settlement that made Penobscot Bay a significant theater in early American and colonial history.
The US Geological Survey’s cartographic discipline gives the map its authority and appeal. Founded to classify public lands and study the nation’s geology, resources, and natural hazards, the USGS became the preeminent maker of American topographic maps, prized for their combination of accuracy, standardization, and visual clarity. Here, the familiar USGS style translates the Maine coast into a finely ordered system of contour lines, hydrography, roads, trails, and place names. Elevation is not dramatized but measured, allowing hills, valleys, shore bluffs, and low coastal flats to emerge with understated precision. This is cartography made for navigation, planning, field science, and historical memory alike.
Beyond Castine, the map extends across a landscape of working towns, tidal passages, and coastal approaches. Brooksville and Penobscot appear amid a rural fabric of roads, woodland, and shoreline, while Orland and Verona Island connect the map to the broader Penobscot River corridor. Fort Point Cove and the waters of Penobscot Bay anchor the composition, emphasizing the region’s maritime orientation. Tidal inlets and narrow channels complicate the coastline, reminding the viewer that movement here has long depended on both land routes and waterborne passage. The careful placement of roads and trails reveals patterns of local settlement, while the surrounding contours show how communities adapted to the natural grain of the terrain.
As a document of the 1970s landscape, the “Castine” quadrangle preserves a moment in the evolution of coastal Maine before later decades of development, conservation, and changing land use altered parts of the region. Its details invite comparison between past and present: roads that have shifted in importance, shorefronts that have grown more desirable, wooded tracts that may have changed hands, and communities whose historic cores endure amid modern pressures. The map’s beauty lies in this dual character. It is at once a practical topographic record and a refined historical artifact, illuminating the physical setting of Castine and Penobscot Bay with the measured elegance that defines the finest USGS mapping.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Castine
- Brooksville
- Penobscot
- Stockton Springs
- Fort Point Cove
- Penobscot Bay
- Verona Island
- Orland
- Tidal streams and inlets
- Roads and trails in the area
Historical context & cartographic details
- Produced by the US Geological Survey
- Historical 1:24,000 topographical map
- Shows Castine, Maine and the surrounding area
- Dated 1973 and published in 1984
- Castine is a historic coastal town known for its maritime history and significant architectural sites
- Features detailed topographic contours illustrating elevation changes
- Uses clear color coding for land use and water features
- Highlights hills, valleys, coastal features, and other terrain variations
- Reflects the geographical understanding and mapping techniques of the 1970s
- Shows how the Castine area has evolved in terms of development and land use since publication
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
With its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
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We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
Every Unique Maps piece begins with an authentic cartographic source or an original design from our London studio.
For our historic maps, we source rare originals from libraries, archives, auction houses and private collections around the world. We carefully restore each map for print—repairing age-related damage, balancing colour and improving clarity while preserving its original detail, texture and character.
Once restored, the map is prepared for your chosen size and finish. Your piece is then printed and, where selected, framed close to its delivery destination.
Our map prints use acid-free 200gsm archival matte paper and fade-resistant pigment inks, creating a rich, non-glossy finish designed to last. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
Canvas, cotton-rag and other specialist presentations are also available. Learn more about our materials and finishes.
Personalising your map
You can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. For personalised designs, we send a proof before printing and you can request changes before approval.
For more complex bespoke commissions, contact our design team.
Original or Aged
Choose Original for true-to-source colour, or Aged for a warmer, richer antique character created with our specialist ageing process. See examples of our Aged maps.
Restauriamo e produciamo mappe e stampe d’arte dal 1984, e garantiamo personalmente ogni pezzo.
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