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2021 Map of Leadbetter Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The maritime landscape of Knox County is defined by the complex archipelago and deep-water passages surrounding Leadbetter Island. This island chain is anchored by notable elevations such as Tiptoe Mtn and Mid Mtn, while the E. Frank Thompson Ferry line cuts a vital path across Penobscot Bay, linking the mainland to these offshore outposts. The map documents a rugged coastal environment where narrow channels like the Leadbetter Narrows and Lawrys Narrows separate numerous small islands and ledges.

Evidence of historical navigation and local industry appears in the naming of features like Browns Head and the Fox Islands Thorofare. Small inland water bodies such as Dyer Pond contrast with the exposed granite outcroppings of Fox Rocks and Fiddlers Ledge. This survey provides a precise look at the modern shoreline and maritime infrastructure, including the various roads like Browns Head Light Rd that serve the populated portions of these islands.