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2021 Map of Bailey Island

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Bailey Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Bailey Island anchors this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape of Cumberland County meets the expansive waters of Casco Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The settlement pattern is concentrated along the narrow finger of land served by Harpswell Island Rd, featuring the historic Bailey Island Cemetery and the distinctive Bailey Island Cobwork Bridge. This unusual engineering feature connects the island over Wills Gut, providing a vital link for residents and visitors to Water Cove and the working waterfront of Mackerel Cove.

Beyond the main island, the map details a complex maritime environment of ledges, shoals, and smaller landmasses such as Ragged Island and Pond Island. These features, including curiously named landmarks like Bold Dick and East Brown Cow, reflect a deep history of navigation and fishing in the Gulf of Maine. The boundary between Cumberland Co and Sagadahoc Co runs through the open water, emphasizing the county line's position relative to offshore hazards like Temple Ledge and Lumbo Ledge.