2018 Map of Great Wass Island

About this map

Great Wass Island and its surrounding archipelago dominate this coastal Maine survey, revealing a landscape defined by intricate coves and granite ledges. Modern access is traced via Station Rd and Black Duck Cove Rd, leading toward the southern reaches of the island. The map details the remote character of the shoreline, from the sheltered Three Falls Harbor to the exposed Popplestone Cove. To the east, larger landmasses like Head Harbor Island and Steele Harbor Island shield the inner waters of Mistake Harbor. The presence of Mannings Farm near the southwestern shore provides a rare point of named agricultural settlement amidst the marshes and rocky points. This record is particularly useful for maritime historians and genealogists studying the Downeast coast, as it meticulously labels smaller features like Money Island, Mistake Island, and the treacherous Popplestone Ledge.