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1993 Map of Machias Bay

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Machias Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The U S Naval Communication Unit dominates the eastern peninsula of this coastal Washington County landscape, reflecting the strategic importance of this Downeast shoreline in the late twentieth century. Centered on Machias Bay, the terrain transitions from the elevations of Woodruff Mountain and Enoch Hill down to a complex network of tidal flats and coves. Local life is anchored by small settlements like North Cutler and the rural infrastructure of Holmes Bay Ch, Look Cem, and Bay Ridge Sch.

The maritime character of the region is evident in the numerous named points and islands, from Hog Island to the remote Avery Rock Lighthouse. Natural preservation is established at the Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge to the south. This era shows a mix of traditional land use, including several Gravel Pits, alongside federal installations and protected wilderness, capturing the region's shift toward conservation and telecommunications.