2011 Map of Hewett Island

About this map

MuscleRidge Islands and the surrounding waters of the Atlantic Ocean define this maritime landscape in Knox County. The survey highlights a dense archipelago of granite outcrops and landmasses, including Hewett Island, Hurricane Island, and Pleasant Island. Navigation markers such as the Two Bush Island Light stand as critical landmarks for the coastal trade and fishing routes that have historically characterized this portion of the Maine coastline. The map records numerous hazards to navigation, from Hurricane Ledge and Stallion Ledge to the expansive Crow Island Ledges. These features, along with named points like Nash Point on Andrews Island, provide a detailed inventory of the shorelines and shoals that shaped local maritime history and the granite quarrying industry once prevalent on these outer islands.