2018 Map of Matinicus OE N

About this map

The vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean dominates this coastal Maine quadrangle, documenting the waters offshore from Knox County. While primarily open sea, the nautical landscape is punctuated by submerged and semi-submerged hazards characteristic of the region. Mariners and coastal researchers can locate Bay Ledge in the northwest and Snippershan Ledge toward the east, both significant navigational markers in these North Atlantic waters. This 2018 survey serves as a precise record of the maritime topography surrounding the Vinalhaven area, illustrating the relationship between deep-water reaches and the rocky shoals that define the Gulf of Maine.