Champlain's drawing of this vessel on his map is thought to represent the vessel he used to explore the coast of Maine in 1604 when he found and named Mount Desert Island. An engraving made from a drawing by Samuel de Champlain. From the map drawn by Champlain - “Isle de sainte Croix”
Description: Champlain's drawing of this vessel on his map is thought to represent the vessel he used to explore the coast of Maine in 1604 when he found and named Mount Desert Island. An engraving made from a drawing by Samuel de Champlain. From the map drawn by Champlain - “Isle de sainte Croix”
This small wood, one masted vessel was probably similar to the Pilgrim shallop used by the occupants of the Mayflower 16 years later. An engraving made from a drawing by Samuel de Champlain. From the map drawn by Champlain - “Isle de sainte Croix”
Description: This small wood, one masted vessel was probably similar to the Pilgrim shallop used by the occupants of the Mayflower 16 years later. An engraving made from a drawing by Samuel de Champlain. From the map drawn by Champlain - “Isle de sainte Croix”
The National Survey Co., Chester, Vermont, L. [Lawton] V. Crocker, Typographer, 1928
1928
Maine, State
A map showing the early automobile route from Houlton to Southwest Harbor (part of the Aroostook Trail), Maine was assembled from Crocker plates 31, 36, 41, 42 and 45 superimposed on the CRAM 1902 map of Maine to show the location of the route.
The National Survey Co., Chester, Vermont, L. [Lawton] V. Crocker, Typographer, 1928
Date:
1928
Place:
Maine, State
State:
ME
Source:
Official Maps of New England, Compiled from U.S. Government Surveys, Official State Surveys, and Original Sources
Description: A map showing the early automobile route from Houlton to Southwest Harbor (part of the Aroostook Trail), Maine was assembled from Crocker plates 31, 36, 41, 42 and 45 superimposed on the CRAM 1902 map of Maine to show the location of the route.
From “The New England Coast, Long island and the Jersey Shore, An Illustrated Guide and Souvenir” by Josiah Browne Bowditch, 1895 - published by Continental Printing Co., Providence, R. I., p. 103
Description: From “The New England Coast, Long island and the Jersey Shore, An Illustrated Guide and Souvenir” by Josiah Browne Bowditch, 1895 - published by Continental Printing Co., Providence, R. I., p. 103
Insets at left and right show Hotel Des Iles, Bradley Block, Grand Central Hotel, Rodick House, Episcopal Church and West End Hotel. References at bottom add: Green Mountain, Eagle Lake, Ogden's Point, Bar Island, Abby's Retreat, Indian Camp, Steamboat Wharf, Mt. Kebo, Union Church, Rockaway House, School Houses, Newport House, Atlantic House, Lookout House, Belmont Hotel, St. Sauveur House, Agamont House, Wayside Inn, Rodick Cottages, Ash Cottage, Deering House, Exchange, Boat Wharf, and Steamer Lewiston. Artist's name A. F. Poole appears at lower left of main image.
Description: Insets at left and right show Hotel Des Iles, Bradley Block, Grand Central Hotel, Rodick House, Episcopal Church and West End Hotel. References at bottom add: Green Mountain, Eagle Lake, Ogden's Point, Bar Island, Abby's Retreat, Indian Camp, Steamboat Wharf, Mt. Kebo, Union Church, Rockaway House, School Houses, Newport House, Atlantic House, Lookout House, Belmont Hotel, St. Sauveur House, Agamont House, Wayside Inn, Rodick Cottages, Ash Cottage, Deering House, Exchange, Boat Wharf, and Steamer Lewiston. Artist's name A. F. Poole appears at lower left of main image. [show more]
Adapted from a hand-drawn map of Clark Point, Southwest Harbor, drawn by a Parker family member. The original hand-written place names have been set in type for clarity. "In addition to the homestead property my father also owned an acre of farm land behind the hotel Dirigo…" - “Recollections of Southwest Harbor, Maine 1885-1894” by Jesse L. Parker, p. 10, manuscript, 1955 - Noted on map as "Parker One Acre Farm."
Purchased by Philip Garrett Rhoads from Grace (Myers) Parker, Mrs. Jesse Lindon Parker, June 25, 1967.
Description: Adapted from a hand-drawn map of Clark Point, Southwest Harbor, drawn by a Parker family member. The original hand-written place names have been set in type for clarity. "In addition to the homestead property my father also owned an acre of farm land behind the hotel Dirigo…" - “Recollections of Southwest Harbor, Maine 1885-1894” by Jesse L. Parker, p. 10, manuscript, 1955 - Noted on map as "Parker One Acre Farm."
Surveyed and drawn by: Town - Salem Town Jr. (1780-1872) Inscription on map says "“A Plan of the moiety of the Island of Mount Desert granted by the Legislature of Massachusetts in June 1785 and afterwards by a division of said Island assigned to John Barnard Esq. surveyed and Lotted in 1808 By Salem Town Jun.r Hancock Is Register of Deeds Office July12, 1839 – This is a true copy of the Plan titled & signed as above, and deposited in this office. Attest F.B. Morgan Reg.r" Although popularly known as the "Salem Towne Map," this original map, owned by the Southwest Harbor Public Library, was drawn and clearly signed by "Salem Town Junr" in 1808.
Southwest Harbor Public Library Collection of Photographs
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Description: Surveyed and drawn by: Town - Salem Town Jr. (1780-1872) Inscription on map says "“A Plan of the moiety of the Island of Mount Desert granted by the Legislature of Massachusetts in June 1785 and afterwards by a division of said Island assigned to John Barnard Esq. surveyed and Lotted in 1808 By Salem Town Jun.r Hancock Is Register of Deeds Office July12, 1839 – This is a true copy of the Plan titled & signed as above, and deposited in this office. Attest F.B. Morgan Reg.r" Although popularly known as the "Salem Towne Map," this original map, owned by the Southwest Harbor Public Library, was drawn and clearly signed by "Salem Town Junr" in 1808. [show more]