1960 Lepper Pictorial Map of the Maine Coast

Focusing on the role historically played by the region, this c. 1960 Ruth Rhoads Lepper pictorial map of the Maine coast promotes the historic sailing ships built here and the region's many historic buildings. Over a dozen illustrations of ocean-going vessels highlight mid-coast Maine's shipbuilding prowess. Lepper provides each ship's name, its tonnage, the year it was launched, and either where it was built or other facts about the ship. Views of historic buildings, including St. Patrick's, the oldest Catholic church in Maine and the Lincoln County Jail and Museum, also lend an air of history to the piece. Cities and towns throughout the region are labeled, many of which are also accompanied by their year of incorporation. Charming views of New Harbor, Round Pond, and the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club also appear.

Publication History and Census

This map was drawn and published by Ruth Rhoads Lepper c. 1960. The present example dates from the second edition (as noted in the lower right corner). We have seen references that suggest there are as many as three editions of this map, a first edition published c. 1954, this example, and a third edition published c. 1970. Two examples of this map are cataloged in OCLC and are part of the collection at the University of Maine at Orono and the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.