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2014 Map of Roque Bluffs

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Roque Bluffs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Roque Bluffs and Starboard anchor this coastal survey of Washington County, where the terrestrial landscape is deeply fragmented by the Gulf of Maine. The settlement at Roque Bluffs is defined by its proximity to Simpson Pond and the sweeping Roque Bluffs Beach, while the community of Starboard sits at the edge of Starboard Cove. A complex network of local roads, including Schoppee Point Rd and Point of Maine Dr, provides access to the various peninsulas and points that reach into the sea.

The offshore environment is dense with hazards and landmarks, from the large Calf Island and Shoppee Island to smaller outcrops like Gull Rock and the Scabby Islands. Navigational features such as Foster Channel and Brothers Passage highlight the maritime character of the region. Inland, the terrain is marked by modest elevations like Johnson Mtn and many tidal inlets including Bare Cove and Johnson Cove, reflecting the enduring relationship between the coastal residents and the Atlantic Ocean.