2024 Map of Old Man

About this map

Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the small, isolated islands that punctuate the coastal waters of Washington County. This maritime landscape is defined by the Grand Manan Channel and the open Atlantic Ocean, where land masses are few and far between. The terrain features are limited to significant navigational landmarks like the island known as Old Man and the submerged hazard of Flowers Rock. For coastal researchers, this survey represents the modern configuration of Maine's outermost boundaries, where the terrestrial world gives way to the deep currents of the channel. The map's sparse labels emphasize the isolation of these islands and their importance to regional navigation and wildlife conservation in the early 21st century.