2021 Map of Monhegan

About this map

Monhegan Island anchors this coastal survey, sitting at the intersection of maritime navigation and local island life. The settlement of Monhegan overlooks the protected waters of Monhegan Harbor, sheltered by the smaller Manana Island and the neighboring Smutty Nose Island. This maritime landscape is defined by its named shorelines and landmarks, from the elevation of Lighthouse Hill down to Lobster Cove and the northeastern reach of Black Head. Further north, the Georges Islands chain emerges from Muscongus Bay, including Allen Island and Burnt Island. The map meticulously records the numerous hazards that shaped the regional seafaring economy, such as Duck Rocks, Old Man Ledge, and Wash Ledge, while also showing the boundary between Knox and Lincoln counties cutting across the open Atlantic Ocean.