2011 Map of Machias Bay

About this map

Holmes Bay and Machias Bay dominate this coastal landscape, where the jagged Maine shoreline is punctuated by numerous islands, ledges, and protective necks. The settlement of North Cutler sits near the eastern edge, connected by a network of local roads such as Ridge Rd and Cackley Rd. This area reveals the historical importance of the sea and the highlands, with prominent elevations like Woodruff Mountain and Pettegrove Mountain providing vantage points over the water. Inland, the terrain softens into a series of freshwater bodies including Gardner Lake and Holmes Pond. Genealogists and local historians can find the Look Cemetery situated near the northern reaches of the bay, while aviation interests are represented by Ramsdell Field. From the tidal reaches of Randall Point Flats to the rocky outcrops of Avery Rock and Colbeth Rock, the map documents a maritime environment where every point and ledge has been named by generations of sailors and residents.