1955 Map of Hewett Island

About this map

Muscle Ridge Channel and Two Bush Channel define this coastal landscape, where a dense archipelago of islands and ledges marks the entry to the waters of South Thomaston. Maritime safety infrastructure is prominent, including the U S Coast Guard Sta on Two Bush Island and the U S Coast Guard Res on Whitehead Island. The map documents numerous named landforms critical to local navigation, such as Hurricane Island, Hewett Island, and Graffam Island. Compiled from 1950s field checks and hydrography with 1970s revisions, the topography illustrates the intricate shoreline of Sprucehead Island and the scattered hazards like Hurricane Ledge and Stallion Ledge that defined the fishing and seafaring life of this mid-coast region.