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1906 Map of Matinicus

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Matinicus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1906
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

Matinicus Isle and the surrounding outer reaches of Penobscot Bay appear here at a time when these islands served as vital seafaring outposts. The settlement of Matinicus is centrally located on the main island, while Criehaven is established further south on Ragged Island. Life in this maritime community was fundamentally linked to the water, as evidenced by the Steamboat Route cutting through the western waters to connect these remote ports to the mainland.

The landscape is a complex network of granite hazards and navigational aids, anchored by the Matinicus Rock LH to the south. Outlying islands such as Wooden Ball Island, Seal Island, and the aptly named No Mans Land are meticulously charted alongside dangerous submerged features like Zephyr Ledges and Malcolm Ledges. This survey captures the topographical nuances of the shoreline, from Wildrake Beach to the protected waters of Old Cove, documenting a way of life defined by the Atlantic.