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2021 Map of Cross Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Cross Island dominates the maritime landscape of this survey, positioned where Machias Bay meets the broader Gulf of Maine. The map documents a complex archipelago of rocky outcrops and ledges that have long defined coastal navigation in Washington County. Key landmarks such as Northwest Head and Cross Island Head rise above the surrounding waters, while protected inlets like Northwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor provide natural refuge.

To the west, the Libby Islands and Stone Island stand as isolated sentinels, surrounded by hazardous features like Stone Island Ledge. The map also captures the intricate narrows and smaller islands to the north and east, including Mink Island, Scotch Island, and the uniquely named Double Head Shot Islands. This modern topographical study provides a clear view of the shoreline as it existed in 2021, detailing the bathymetry and landforms that continue to shape the local fishing and seafaring heritage of the Down East coast.