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1949 Map of Machias Bay

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Machias Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Machias Bay defines this coastal landscape where the townships of East Machias, Whiting, and Cutler converge. The shoreline is a complex network of points and coves, from the tidal flats of Randall Point Flats to the sheltered waters of Bucks Harbor. Scattered inland settlements like Lowell and Ackley are connected by the Cutler Road, while the community focal points of the Holmes Bay Ch and Holmes Bay Sch sit near the head of the bay.

Maritime activity is evident in the navigation aids like the Avery Rock Light and the numerous named islands including Salt Island, Bare Island, and Hog Island. Large tracts of "Heath" or wetland characterize the interior drainage, particularly around Huntley Creek and Western Marsh Bk. Significant elevations like Woodruff Mtn and Pettegrove Mtn provide a rugged backdrop to the granite-ringed coast.