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1906 Map of Matinicus

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Matinicus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Matinicus Isle and its surrounding archipelago represent one of the most isolated outposts in the Atlantic Ocean off the Maine coast. This 1904 revision, published in the mid-1940s, documents the maritime life of the Knox County islands before modern automation. The primary settlement of Matinicus is centered near the harbor, while further south, the community at Criehaven on Ragged Island marks another remote center of habitation. A prominent Steamboat Route cuts across the western waters, indicating the vital transport link that connected these seafaring residents to the mainland.

Dangerous navigation is evidenced by the density of named hazards such as Zephyr Ledges, Mackerel Ledge, and Green Seal Ledges. At the southern edge of the map, the Matinicus Rock LH stands as a critical navigational aid. Smaller landforms like Wooden Ball Island, No Mans Land, and Tenpound Island define the rugged outer limits of the territory, while local landmarks like Sandy Beach and High Head provide familiar reference points for island residents.