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2011 Map of Monhegan

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Monhegan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Monhegan Island serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, situated where the waters of Muscongus Bay meet the open Atlantic Ocean. The island's geography is defined by prominent headlands like Black Head and White Head, with the historic Monhegan Island Light perched atop Lighthouse Hill. The map details a network of island paths including Black Head Rd and the Cliff Trail Outside, reflecting the traditional pedestrian-scale movement of this isolated maritime community.

Beyond the main settlement, the survey captures the hazardous navigational landscape of the surrounding waters. A complex archipelago of smaller landforms is documented, including Manana Island, Smutty Nose Island, and the outlying Allen Island. Maritime researchers can trace established ferry and transport routes, such as the Port Clyde - Monhegan Island line, which connect these rocky outcrops to the mainland. Numerous named hazards, from Old Man Ledge to Sunken Duck Rock, illustrate the rugged conditions faced by the local fishing and lobstering fleet.