2024 Map of Machias Bay

About this map

Machias Bay defines this Downeast Maine landscape, where the jagged Atlantic coastline meets a complex network of islands and inlets. At North Cutler and the sheltered waters of Bucks Harbor, the map illustrates a maritime economy shaped by the local topography. The interior features significant elevations like Woodruff Mtn and Pettegrow Mtn, while the coastline is marked by geological points of interest such as Jasper Beach and the expansive Sprague Neck. Historical and community landmarks are preserved on the sheet, including the Mary Look Cem along Cutler Rd and the Cutler Regional Airport. Much of the southern archipelago is protected within the Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge, encompassing Cross Island Narrows and the surrounding rocky outcrops that have long dictated navigation in these northern waters.