{"product_id":"map-of-stonington-maine-by-usgs-1983-deer-isle-isle-au-haut-penobscot-bay","title":"Map of Stonington, Maine by USGS, 1983 – Deer Isle, Isle au Haut \u0026 Penobscot Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by the United States Geological Survey in 1983, “Deer Isle Quadrangle” presents one of Maine’s most intricate coastal landscapes at the highly detailed 1:24,000 scale. Marked “Provisional,” the map belongs to a practical yet fascinating category of USGS cartography: authoritative enough for field use, navigation, planning, and study, while also reflecting an evolving stage in the agency’s mapping program. Its subject is the island world around Deer Isle and Stonington, where land and sea interlace in a complex pattern of coves, ledges, harbors, roads, and settlement. The map captures a moment in the late twentieth century when traditional maritime communities, working waterfronts, and scattered island settlements still defined much of this remarkable stretch of the Maine coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States Geological Survey brought to this map the disciplined visual language that made its quadrangles essential tools for generations of geologists, engineers, hikers, planners, and historians. Contour lines articulate the modest but meaningful elevations of Deer Isle and its neighboring islands, while color coding distinguishes water, woodland, built features, roads, and relief with admirable clarity. The design is understated but richly informative: every inlet, shoreline indentation, shoal, and causeway contributes to a larger portrait of coastal topography. At this scale, the map rewards close reading, revealing trails, local roads, shoreline structures, and the subtle transitions between upland, village, and tidal edge. It is both a scientific document and a refined study in cartographic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStonington, the principal populated place shown, anchors the southern end of Deer Isle and gives the map much of its human drama. Long associated with fishing, granite, and seafaring, Stonington appears here not as an isolated village but as part of a broader maritime network extending across Penobscot Bay and Blue Hill Bay. Roads lead toward harbors and waterfronts; docks and shore constructs hint at the labor and commerce of the coast. Around it lie Little Deer Isle, Sand Island, Green Island, Thrumcap Island, and the Cod Islands, each contributing to the archipelagic character of the scene. The abundance of named and unnamed inlets emphasizes how deeply the sea shapes movement, livelihood, and identity in this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Deer Isle itself, the quadrangle opens outward into some of the most evocative waters in coastal Maine. Penobscot Bay and Blue Hill Bay frame the map’s geography, while Merchants Row evokes the historic island passages used by mariners navigating between granite-studded shores. Isle au Haut, North Haven, and Vinalhaven appear as part of a wider constellation of islands, each with its own relationship to fishing grounds, ferry routes, sheltering coves, and open water. The topographic treatment makes clear that this is not a coastline of smooth boundaries, but one of broken granite, tidal channels, narrow crossings, and protected harbors. The map’s beauty lies in this complexity: a seascape rendered with the exactness of survey work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical record from 1983, “Deer Isle Quadrangle” is valuable for understanding both environmental conditions and patterns of development along the Maine coast. It preserves the configuration of roads, settlements, waterfront infrastructure, and land cover at a particular moment, offering clues for studies of historical ecology, coastal change, and community growth. Comparing this map with later surveys can reveal shifts in shoreline use, residential expansion, conservation priorities, and the evolving relationship between working waterfronts and seasonal landscapes. Its provisional status adds another layer of interest, suggesting a cartographic snapshot in progress rather than a static final word. For collectors, historians, and admirers of Maine’s island coast, it is a deeply atmospheric and information-rich portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Isle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStonington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsle au Haut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle Deer Isle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth Haven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinalhaven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrumcap Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCod Islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenobscot Bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Hill Bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerchants Row\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious small inlets and waterfronts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore constructs, including ports and docks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoads, including local routes and trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitled \u003cstrong\u003e“Deer Isle Quadrangle.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Geological Survey (USGS)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated in \u003cstrong\u003e1983\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked as a historical \u003cstrong\u003e“Provisional”\u003c\/strong\u003e map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a \u003cstrong\u003e1:24,000 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing detailed topographical information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmploys color coding to distinguish landforms, elevations, and water bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows contour lines and varying elevations across the coastal landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts numerous islands and inlets characteristic of the Maine coastline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects geographic conditions and potential development patterns as of 1983.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for historical ecology and urban development studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartographic symbols and color choices emphasize the natural beauty and geographic detail of the Deer Isle area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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. 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