2014 Map of Leadbetter Island

About this map

The waters of Penobscot Bay and the Atlantic Ocean define this coastal landscape, where a dense archipelago is tied together by essential maritime routes. Vital ferry lines, including the N Haven-Rockland Fry and the Rockland-Vinalhaven Fry, navigate through hazards like Drunkard Ledge and Fiddler Ledge to reach the island communities. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations such as Tiptoe Mtn and Mid Mtn, which overlook sheltered waters like Crockett Cove and the Leadbetter Narrows. Historically significant landmarks, such as Browns Head and the isolated Hurricane Island, anchor this survey of Knox County's seafaring geography. From the Narrow Place Beach at the north to the southern reaches of James and Willies Ledge, the map documents the complex relationship between these rocky outposts and the working waterfronts of the Maine coast.