2014 Map of Cross Island

About this map

Cross Island dominates this maritime landscape where Machias Bay meets the open Atlantic Ocean. This rugged archipelago, centered around the large landmass of Cross Island, features a complex coastline of sheltered coves and exposed headlands such as Cross Island Head and Quaker Head. The surrounding waters are dotted with smaller islands including Mink Island, Scotch Island, and the evocatively named Double Head Shot Islands. Navigation through the Cross Island Narrows is restricted by various maritime hazards like Thornton Point Ledge and Seashore Ledge. To the southwest, the Libby Islands and Stone Island stand as isolated outposts in the Gulf of Maine. The map clearly delineates the maritime boundary of Washington County, illustrating the relationship between these remote landforms and the jurisdictional limits of coastal Maine.