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1994 Map of Matinicus

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Matinicus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Matinicus Isle Plt represents one of the most remote outposts on the Maine coast, centered around the isolated settlements of Matinicus and Criehaven. This 1994 edition, based on earlier 1970s surveys and 1992 aerial photography, details the complex archipelago of the outer Penobscot Bay. The map illustrates a landscape defined by rocky points and vital navigational landmarks, such as Matinicus Rock and Wilson Head.

Conservation and maritime utility are central themes here, as seen in the protected expanse of the Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge and the presence of a Landing Strip on the main island, which provides a critical link to the mainland. Smaller landmasses like Ragged Island, Wooden Ball Island, and No Mans Land are meticulously documented, showing the maritime boundaries and topography of this far-flung island community during the late twentieth century.