2014 Map of Moose River

About this map

The Grand Manan Channel dominates this coastal landscape, serving as a maritime threshold between the Maine coastline and the open Atlantic Ocean. Along the shore, the topography is defined by the sharp indentations of Moose Cove and Bog Brook Cove, where the land meets the sea at Eastern Head and the dangerous outcrops of Eastern Head Ledges. This maritime survey captures a sparsely developed stretch of the Downeast coast, where a handful of local routes like Cove Rd and Dixie Rd provide access to the water's edge. The presence of Little Moose Island and the mouth of the Moose River illustrate the complex interplay of tidal rivers and rocky islands that characterize the Washington County shoreline. The map documents the persistent boundaries of the Maine coast in the early twenty-first century, highlighting a landscape where natural features dictate the limited human footprint.