Rare Old Map of Camden, Maine by USGS, 1955: Rockport, Penobscot Bay & Mount Battie
Restored in our London workshop from the original 1967 map and printed to museum-grade archival standards. Full description
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Restored from the original 1967 map and printed to museum-grade archival standards. Full description
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Published in 1967 from survey data gathered in 1955, the “Camden Quadrangle” captures a richly detailed mid-century portrait of Maine’s celebrated Penobscot...
Continue readingPublished in 1967 from survey data gathered in 1955, the “Camden Quadrangle” captures a richly detailed mid-century portrait of Maine’s celebrated Penobscot Bay coast. At the precise 1:24,000 scale favored by the United States Geological Survey, Camden and Rockport appear not merely as seaside settlements, but as places shaped by water, granite, forest, and elevation. Blue harbors, ponds, and coastal inlets meet green landforms and finely drawn contour lines, giving the map both scientific clarity and visual elegance. The result is a compelling topographical record of a landscape where New England maritime culture rises almost immediately into rugged hills, with town streets, roads, trails, shorelines, and natural features rendered in the disciplined language of federal cartography.
The United States Geological Survey brought to this map nearly a century of institutional expertise in measuring and interpreting the American landscape. Founded in 1879, the USGS became synonymous with authoritative topographic mapping, producing quadrangles that served engineers, planners, hikers, scientists, and local communities alike. In the Camden sheet, that cartographic tradition is evident in the balanced presentation of cultural and natural information: roads such as ME Route 1 and Route 52 are legible without overwhelming the terrain, while water bodies, built areas, and relief are harmonized into a coherent geographic portrait. The map’s vibrant palette is characteristic of mid-twentieth-century USGS design, practical in purpose yet quietly beautiful in its restrained, systematic depiction of place.
Topographically, the Camden area is among the most dramatic stretches of the Maine coast, and the map’s contour lines reveal why. Inland from the harbors, the ground rises sharply toward Mount Battie and the Camden Hills, a rare coastal mountain landscape where elevated ridges overlook Penobscot Bay. Camden Hills State Park is especially significant, marking the convergence of recreation, conservation, and scenic tourism that has long defined the region. The map allows the viewer to trace the relationship between upland forest, steep slopes, ponds, and shoreline settlement, showing how geography constrained and encouraged human movement. Trails, roads, and contours together suggest a landscape meant to be climbed, crossed, observed, and admired.
Camden and Rockport, prominently shown here, were historically rooted in fishing, shipbuilding, lime production, quarrying, and coastal trade before becoming renowned summer and tourism destinations. Camden’s harbor, framed by the town and nearby Harbor Park, reflects the community’s enduring relationship with Penobscot Bay, while Rockport’s sheltered coastal setting speaks to a similar maritime inheritance. The map records these towns at a moment when traditional working waterfronts were increasingly intertwined with leisure, scenic travel, and residential growth. Route 1, the great coastal artery of Maine, ties the settlements into a broader regional story, carrying visitors through villages, harbors, and headlands that had become emblematic of the state’s picturesque midcoast identity.
As a historical document, the “Camden Quadrangle” preserves the region before many later waves of development associated with tourism, second homes, and environmental management reshaped the coastal landscape. Chickawaukee Pond, Penobscot Bay, unnamed coves, points, streams, and coastal margins appear as part of an interconnected natural system, while the mapped roads and settled areas offer clues to mid-century land use. The contrast between dense contouring and delicate shoreline detail makes the map particularly evocative: it shows a place where mountains and sea occupy the same intimate frame. For collectors, historians, and lovers of Maine, it is both a precise geographic record and a window into the evolving character of Camden and Rockport in the postwar era.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Camden
- Rockport
- Penobscot Bay
- Chickawaukee Pond
- Mount Battie
- Camden Hills State Park
- Harbor Park
- Sheepscot River
- ME Route 1
- Route 52
- Various unnamed coastal features and points
Historical context & cartographic details
- Historical 1:24,000 topographical map portraying Camden, Rockport, and surrounding areas in Maine.
- Based on survey data from 1955 and published/imprinted in 1967.
- Produced by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
- Features Camden and Rockport, known for picturesque coastal scenery and historical significance as fishing and tourism communities.
- Uses vibrant color schemes, with green indicating land areas and blue representing water bodies.
- Includes contour lines to illustrate the region’s topography.
- Shows significant elevation changes, especially inland around Camden, reflecting the area’s hilly terrain and coastal features.
- Serves as a historical record of Camden and Rockport in the mid-20th century.
- Reflects a landscape that has since experienced changes in land use, development, and environmental context, especially from tourism and residential growth.
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 1967 from survey data gathered in 1955, the “Camden Quadrangle” captures a richly detailed mid-century portrait of Maine’s celebrated Penobscot Bay coast. At the precise 1:24,000 scale favored by the United States Geological Survey, Camden and Rockport appear not merely as seaside settlements, but as places shaped by water, granite, forest, and elevation. Blue harbors, ponds, and coastal inlets meet green landforms and finely drawn contour lines, giving the map both scientific clarity and visual elegance. The result is a compelling topographical record of a landscape where New England maritime culture rises almost immediately into rugged hills, with town streets, roads, trails, shorelines, and natural features rendered in the disciplined language of federal cartography.
The United States Geological Survey brought to this map nearly a century of institutional expertise in measuring and interpreting the American landscape. Founded in 1879, the USGS became synonymous with authoritative topographic mapping, producing quadrangles that served engineers, planners, hikers, scientists, and local communities alike. In the Camden sheet, that cartographic tradition is evident in the balanced presentation of cultural and natural information: roads such as ME Route 1 and Route 52 are legible without overwhelming the terrain, while water bodies, built areas, and relief are harmonized into a coherent geographic portrait. The map’s vibrant palette is characteristic of mid-twentieth-century USGS design, practical in purpose yet quietly beautiful in its restrained, systematic depiction of place.
Topographically, the Camden area is among the most dramatic stretches of the Maine coast, and the map’s contour lines reveal why. Inland from the harbors, the ground rises sharply toward Mount Battie and the Camden Hills, a rare coastal mountain landscape where elevated ridges overlook Penobscot Bay. Camden Hills State Park is especially significant, marking the convergence of recreation, conservation, and scenic tourism that has long defined the region. The map allows the viewer to trace the relationship between upland forest, steep slopes, ponds, and shoreline settlement, showing how geography constrained and encouraged human movement. Trails, roads, and contours together suggest a landscape meant to be climbed, crossed, observed, and admired.
Camden and Rockport, prominently shown here, were historically rooted in fishing, shipbuilding, lime production, quarrying, and coastal trade before becoming renowned summer and tourism destinations. Camden’s harbor, framed by the town and nearby Harbor Park, reflects the community’s enduring relationship with Penobscot Bay, while Rockport’s sheltered coastal setting speaks to a similar maritime inheritance. The map records these towns at a moment when traditional working waterfronts were increasingly intertwined with leisure, scenic travel, and residential growth. Route 1, the great coastal artery of Maine, ties the settlements into a broader regional story, carrying visitors through villages, harbors, and headlands that had become emblematic of the state’s picturesque midcoast identity.
As a historical document, the “Camden Quadrangle” preserves the region before many later waves of development associated with tourism, second homes, and environmental management reshaped the coastal landscape. Chickawaukee Pond, Penobscot Bay, unnamed coves, points, streams, and coastal margins appear as part of an interconnected natural system, while the mapped roads and settled areas offer clues to mid-century land use. The contrast between dense contouring and delicate shoreline detail makes the map particularly evocative: it shows a place where mountains and sea occupy the same intimate frame. For collectors, historians, and lovers of Maine, it is both a precise geographic record and a window into the evolving character of Camden and Rockport in the postwar era.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Camden
- Rockport
- Penobscot Bay
- Chickawaukee Pond
- Mount Battie
- Camden Hills State Park
- Harbor Park
- Sheepscot River
- ME Route 1
- Route 52
- Various unnamed coastal features and points
Historical context & cartographic details
- Historical 1:24,000 topographical map portraying Camden, Rockport, and surrounding areas in Maine.
- Based on survey data from 1955 and published/imprinted in 1967.
- Produced by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
- Features Camden and Rockport, known for picturesque coastal scenery and historical significance as fishing and tourism communities.
- Uses vibrant color schemes, with green indicating land areas and blue representing water bodies.
- Includes contour lines to illustrate the region’s topography.
- Shows significant elevation changes, especially inland around Camden, reflecting the area’s hilly terrain and coastal features.
- Serves as a historical record of Camden and Rockport in the mid-20th century.
- Reflects a landscape that has since experienced changes in land use, development, and environmental context, especially from tourism and residential growth.
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.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 23 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
- We can deliver directly to the recipient
- Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
- Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
- Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
- 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide
If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
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.
We’ve been restoring and producing maps and art prints since 1984, and we stand behind every piece.
Every order is covered by our 10-year guarantee and damage-free delivery guarantee. If your piece arrives damaged, we’ll replace or remake it free of charge. If anything else isn’t right, contact our workshop team and we’ll put it right promptly.
See our returns and refund policy for full details.
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