A lobster boat puts to sea behind Reed Point, an outcropping on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island at the mouth of Seal Cove.
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A lobster boat puts to sea behind Reed Point, an outcropping on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island at the mouth of Seal Cove.
Lobster boats can be seen riding at anchor in Seal Cove, an inlet on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island in Maine.
Lobster boats can be seen riding at anchor in Seal Cove, an inlet on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island in Maine.
Folly Island, a preserve owned by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, is about 7 acres. It is located in Bartlett Narrows, along the western coast of Mount Desert Island.
Folly Island, a preserve owned by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, is about 7 acres. It is located in Bartlett Narrows, along the western coast of Mount Desert Island.
The Saugus Iron Works forge, which used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle. The Saugus River, which powered the forge, can be seen in the background.
The Saugus Iron Works forge, which used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle. The Saugus River, which powered the forge, can be seen in the background.
The water wheel for the Saugus Iron Works forge. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
The water wheel for the Saugus Iron Works forge. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
The Saugus River, as it flows upstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows upstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
A view of the forge at Saugus Iron Works, as well as the rolling and slitting mill. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle. The rolling and slitting mill would make bars of iron that could be cut into things like nails. Water from the Saugus River powered both.
A view of the forge at Saugus Iron Works, as well as the rolling and slitting mill. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle. The rolling and slitting mill would make bars of iron that could be cut into things like nails. Water from the Saugus River powered both.
The water wheel for the Saugus Iron Works forge. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
The water wheel for the Saugus Iron Works forge. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
A pile of gabbro at the Saugus Iron Works. Gabbro is an igneous mineral that was used as a purifying agent in the iron smelting process at the Saugus Iron Works.
A pile of gabbro at the Saugus Iron Works. Gabbro is an igneous mineral that was used as a purifying agent in the iron smelting process at the Saugus Iron Works.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works, a 1600s iron foundry and mill. This was the first integrated ironworks in the United States, capable of smelting iron from ore and milling it into useful tools.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works, a 1600s iron foundry and mill. This was the first integrated ironworks in the United States, capable of smelting iron from ore and milling it into useful tools.
The water sluice that powered the blast furnace of the Saugus Iron Works. The water came from the nearby Saugus River.
The water sluice that powered the blast furnace of the Saugus Iron Works. The water came from the nearby Saugus River.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works blast furnace, which smelted the iron from limonite, an iron ore. The limonite formed in nearby bogs, and was heated in the blast furnace until the iron melted and ran out the bottom of the furnace.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works blast furnace, which smelted the iron from limonite, an iron ore. The limonite formed in nearby bogs, and was heated in the blast furnace until the iron melted and ran out the bottom of the furnace.
A pile of limonite rocks used in the iron smelting process. Limonite is a well-known iron ore that has been mined for iron for many thousands of years. At the Saugus Iron Works, the limonite was found in nearby bogs.
A pile of limonite rocks used in the iron smelting process. Limonite is a well-known iron ore that has been mined for iron for many thousands of years. At the Saugus Iron Works, the limonite was found in nearby bogs.
A specimen of limonite, used in the iron smelting process. Limonite is a well-known iron ore that has been mined for iron for many thousands of years. At the Saugus Iron Works, the limonite was found in nearby bogs.
A specimen of limonite, used in the iron smelting process. Limonite is a well-known iron ore that has been mined for iron for many thousands of years. At the Saugus Iron Works, the limonite was found in nearby bogs.
A specimen of gabbro, an igneous mineral that was used as a purifying agent in the iron smelting process at the Saugus Iron Works.
A specimen of gabbro, an igneous mineral that was used as a purifying agent in the iron smelting process at the Saugus Iron Works.
The water sluice that powered the blast furnace of the Saugus Iron Works. The water came from the nearby Saugus River.
The water sluice that powered the blast furnace of the Saugus Iron Works. The water came from the nearby Saugus River.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus Iron Works forge, which used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
The Saugus Iron Works forge, which used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works blast furnace, which smelted the iron from limonite, an iron ore. The limonite formed in nearby bogs, and was heated in the blast furnace until the iron melted and ran out the bottom of the furnace.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works blast furnace, which smelted the iron from limonite, an iron ore. The limonite formed in nearby bogs, and was heated in the blast furnace until the iron melted and ran out the bottom of the furnace.
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A lobster boat puts to sea behind Reed Point, an outcropping on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island at the mouth of Seal Cove.
A lobster boat puts to sea behind Reed Point, an outcropping on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island at the mouth of Seal Cove.
Lobster boats can be seen riding at anchor in Seal Cove, an inlet on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island in Maine.
Lobster boats can be seen riding at anchor in Seal Cove, an inlet on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island in Maine.
Folly Island, a preserve owned by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, is about 7 acres. It is located in Bartlett Narrows, along the western coast of Mount Desert Island.
Folly Island, a preserve owned by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, is about 7 acres. It is located in Bartlett Narrows, along the western coast of Mount Desert Island.
The Saugus Iron Works forge, which used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle. The Saugus River, which powered the forge, can be seen in the background.
The Saugus Iron Works forge, which used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle. The Saugus River, which powered the forge, can be seen in the background.
The water wheel for the Saugus Iron Works forge. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
The water wheel for the Saugus Iron Works forge. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
The Saugus River, as it flows upstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows upstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
A view of the forge at Saugus Iron Works, as well as the rolling and slitting mill. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle. The rolling and slitting mill would make bars of iron that could be cut into things like nails. Water from the Saugus River powered both.
A view of the forge at Saugus Iron Works, as well as the rolling and slitting mill. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle. The rolling and slitting mill would make bars of iron that could be cut into things like nails. Water from the Saugus River powered both.
The water wheel for the Saugus Iron Works forge. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
The water wheel for the Saugus Iron Works forge. The forge used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
A pile of gabbro at the Saugus Iron Works. Gabbro is an igneous mineral that was used as a purifying agent in the iron smelting process at the Saugus Iron Works.
A pile of gabbro at the Saugus Iron Works. Gabbro is an igneous mineral that was used as a purifying agent in the iron smelting process at the Saugus Iron Works.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works, a 1600s iron foundry and mill. This was the first integrated ironworks in the United States, capable of smelting iron from ore and milling it into useful tools.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works, a 1600s iron foundry and mill. This was the first integrated ironworks in the United States, capable of smelting iron from ore and milling it into useful tools.
The water sluice that powered the blast furnace of the Saugus Iron Works. The water came from the nearby Saugus River.
The water sluice that powered the blast furnace of the Saugus Iron Works. The water came from the nearby Saugus River.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works blast furnace, which smelted the iron from limonite, an iron ore. The limonite formed in nearby bogs, and was heated in the blast furnace until the iron melted and ran out the bottom of the furnace.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works blast furnace, which smelted the iron from limonite, an iron ore. The limonite formed in nearby bogs, and was heated in the blast furnace until the iron melted and ran out the bottom of the furnace.
A pile of limonite rocks used in the iron smelting process. Limonite is a well-known iron ore that has been mined for iron for many thousands of years. At the Saugus Iron Works, the limonite was found in nearby bogs.
A pile of limonite rocks used in the iron smelting process. Limonite is a well-known iron ore that has been mined for iron for many thousands of years. At the Saugus Iron Works, the limonite was found in nearby bogs.
A specimen of limonite, used in the iron smelting process. Limonite is a well-known iron ore that has been mined for iron for many thousands of years. At the Saugus Iron Works, the limonite was found in nearby bogs.
A specimen of limonite, used in the iron smelting process. Limonite is a well-known iron ore that has been mined for iron for many thousands of years. At the Saugus Iron Works, the limonite was found in nearby bogs.
A specimen of gabbro, an igneous mineral that was used as a purifying agent in the iron smelting process at the Saugus Iron Works.
A specimen of gabbro, an igneous mineral that was used as a purifying agent in the iron smelting process at the Saugus Iron Works.
The water sluice that powered the blast furnace of the Saugus Iron Works. The water came from the nearby Saugus River.
The water sluice that powered the blast furnace of the Saugus Iron Works. The water came from the nearby Saugus River.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus River, as it flows downstream of the Saugus Iron Works. In the 1600s, it was much wider and deeper, allowing ships to load processed iron directly onboard for transport.
The Saugus Iron Works forge, which used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
The Saugus Iron Works forge, which used a large hammer to compress the iron. Forging strenghened the iron, which, right out of the blast furnace, was brittle.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works blast furnace, which smelted the iron from limonite, an iron ore. The limonite formed in nearby bogs, and was heated in the blast furnace until the iron melted and ran out the bottom of the furnace.
A view of the Saugus Iron Works blast furnace, which smelted the iron from limonite, an iron ore. The limonite formed in nearby bogs, and was heated in the blast furnace until the iron melted and ran out the bottom of the furnace.