2021 Map of Matinicus

About this map

The vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean dominates this maritime survey off the coast of Maine. Situated within the Knox County archipelago near Vinalhaven, the map illustrates the isolated character of these outlying waters as documented by the U.S. Geological Survey in the early twenty-first century. While primarily a hydrographic study, the sheet records several unnamed small islands and rock formations that define the treacherous coastal approaches. The inclusion of a maritime boundary line cutting through the open water highlights the complex jurisdictional nature of the Gulf of Maine. This map serves as a primary record of the sea-level terrain and offshore topography for navigators and coastal historians interested in the remote reaches of the Maine coastline.