2021 Map of Machias

About this map

The Washington County Courthouse serves as a focal point for the shire town of Machias, where the Machias River meets tidal waters. This coastal landscape is defined by the intricate finger-like inlets of Little Kennebec Bay and the Englishman River, creating a complex network of peninsulas and points. To the east, the settlement of East Machias sits along its namesake river, while coastal outposts like Machiasport and Bucks Harbor anchor the maritime economy. Educational and civic history is reflected in the presence of the University of Maine at Machias and historic burial grounds like Longfellow Cem and Court Street Cem. The terrain rises from the tidal Randall Point Flats to prominent elevations such as Miller Mtn and Seashore Mtn, illustrating the transition from sea-level marsh to the upland ridges of Pumpkin Ridge.