{"product_id":"old-map-of-acadia-national-park-me-1971-cadillac-mtn-bar-harbor-somes-sound-schoodic-jordan-pond","title":"Old Relief Map of Acadia National Park, 1971: Cadillac Mtn, Bar Harbor, Somes Sound, Schoodic, Jordan Pond","description":"\u003cp\u003eRendered with the Geological Survey’s hallmark precision, this 1971 topographic portrait of Acadia National Park and vicinity captures Hancock County, Maine, at a moment when America was recommitting itself to its great landscapes. At 1:62,500, the map’s shaded relief and closely stepped contour lines translate granite domes, forested valleys, and sculpted shoreline into a richly legible terrain. Executed on the polyconic projection with the 1927 North American Datum, it preserves accurate local shapes across a complex coast—where islands, headlands, and inlets converge. Insets of Isle au Haut and the Schoodic Peninsula complete a cohesive vision of the park’s scattered units, uniting them in one authoritative frame. The result is both a practical guide to altitude and aspect, and an artful evocation of Acadia’s play of light, height, and sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map excels in revealing Acadia’s geologic drama. Cadillac Mountain rises at the center, its summit roads and ridgelines picked out by tightening contours that telegraph slope and exposure. Jordan Pond, flanked by the rounded forms of The Bubbles, appears as a classic glacial basin, while Eagle Lake rests in its own rock-carved cradle. Along the coast, the charting of Otter Cliffs and Sand Beach juxtaposes abrupt granite with an improbable ribbon of sand. Somes Sound, often described as the East Coast’s only fjord-like inlet, cleaves deeply into Mount Desert Island, its drowned glacial valley rendered in exquisite bathymetric-proximate shading along Frenchman Bay. Park Loop Road stitches these scenes together, a scenic thread between rock and surf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, this map is a benchmark: compiled from mid-century 1:62,500 sheets of 1942, 1943, and 1956, then revised from 1970 aerial photography and field-checked in 1971. It captures the park during a pivotal era of environmental stewardship and outdoor recreation, when accurate, current topography underpinned both preservation and access. Researchers will value how it documents the maturation of route networks such as Cadillac Mountain Road and the Park Loop Road, and delineates signature paths including the Sand Beach Trail. The careful notation of vegetation areas and the Wild Gardens of Acadia reflects a growing public fascination with native ecology. In its layers, one can trace the evolution of cartographic knowledge and the thoughtful balancing of visitation with conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe insets extend the narrative outward to the park’s more remote strongholds. Isle au Haut is presented with rugged clarity—its scalloped coves and maritime approaches set against a spine of elevated interior—conveying why it remains a refuge of quiet trails and austere beauty. The Schoodic Peninsula, Acadia’s sole mainland district, unfurls as a tapering horn of granite meeting the Atlantic, with Birch Harbor and nearby fishing hamlets marking a lived-in coast. Northwest Harbor, Seal Harbor, Little Hunter’s Beach, and other shorefronts are crisply named, each a hinge point between community and coastline. By gathering these dispersed geographies on a single sheet, the map offers a rare, synoptic understanding of the park’s archipelagic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the collector, this piece stands at the confluence of science and elegance—an exemplar of late-modern USGS craft before the digital turn. Its color palette enhances legibility while honoring the naturalistic hues of forest, rock, and water, and its polyconic geometry ensures that every summit, cove, and contour reads with quiet authority. Beyond beauty, it is a time capsule: Bar Harbor as a gateway, Frenchman Bay as a working and recreational water, trailheads and summits poised for the era’s burgeoning footfall. Whether consulted for its precise topography or admired for its compositional grace, it is an essential document of Acadia’s form, spirit, and enduring allure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaces on this map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcadia National Park: The primary area of focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Cadillac: A prominent peak within the park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCadillac Mountain Road: A key thoroughfare leading to Mount Cadillac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBar Harbor: A notable nearby town and gateway to the park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJordan Pond: A significant landmark within Acadia National Park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsle au Haut: Included as an inset location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchoodic Peninsula: A coastal area depicted in the inset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand Beach: A well-known attraction within the park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bubbles: Twin peaks near Jordan Pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Gardens of Acadia: A notable botanical area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEagle Lake: Another key natural feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtter Cliffs: Coastal cliffs within the park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal Harbor: A nearby coastal harbor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle Hunter’s Beach: A beach area within the vicinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorthwest Harbor: A harbor area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirch Harbor: Another coastal location depicted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrenchman Bay: An important bay adjacent to the park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomes Sound: A unique tidal fjord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCadillac Mtn Biking Trail: A key recreational feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand Beach Trail: Notable hiking trail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePark Loop Road: A scenic roadway running through the park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features \u0026amp; Landmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopographic Features: Mountainous terrains, valleys, and coastal cliffs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContour Lines: Indicating elevation and terrain steepness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsets: Detailed views of Isle au Haut and Schoodic Peninsula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Bodies: Lakes, rivers, and coastal waters highlighted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrater Bays and Harbors: Specific areas of interest along the coastline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrails and Roads: Notable hiking trails and roadways connecting various locales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetation Areas: Differentiated areas showcasing forests and other vegetation types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent Peaks: Specific mountain peaks labeled for reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoundary Lines: Clear demarcation of park boundaries and adjacent lands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Geological Survey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate of Creation: 1971.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:62,500.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompilation Details: Derived from 1:62,500-scale sheets dated 1942, 1943, and 1956; revised from aerial photographs taken in 1970; field checked in 1971.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjection: Polyconic projection using the 1927 North American Datum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: Includes insets of Isle au Haut and the Schoodic Peninsula to provide comprehensive representation of the park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes: Detailed topographic representation showcasing coastal and inland features; significant geological features and contours highlighted through shaded relief and contour lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegions Shown: Primarily focuses on Hancock County, Maine, within the context of Acadia National Park; also includes parts of Knox County (Isle au Haut) and features of the Schoodic Peninsula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Style: The map employs shaded relief to depict elevation changes, with contour lines providing additional information on the terrain; the colors used enhance the natural landscape representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Significance: Represents a crucial period when national parks were being explored and promoted for their natural beauty; serves as an important historical document reflecting the topographical understanding of this area during the early 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details. \u003c\/p\u003e\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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x16in (40x40cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-old-vintage-antique-maps\"\u003ebest old maps\u003c\/a\u003e to see if something else catches your eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"10x10 inches (25x25cm) \/ Map","offer_id":57648670081408,"sku":"UM00268370A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10 inches (25x25cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":57648670114176,"sku":"UM00268371A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10 inches (25x25cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":57648670146944,"sku":"UM00268372A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12 inches (30x30cm) \/ Map","offer_id":57648670179712,"sku":"UM00268373A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12 inches (30x30cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":57648670212480,"sku":"UM00268374A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12 inches (30x30cm) \/ 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