This page currently my understanding of the lights of Maine. Copies of these pictures are stored
the web you want to download them. Click on [most] any photo and that will take
you to that photo.
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Mulholland Lighthouse
July 20, 2004Located on the east side of the Lubec Channel (thus in
Canada), this lighthouse can easily be seen from Maine (if the fog's not
in). It was pretty thick when I got up, but after breakfast, as
you can see, the other side was visible (if not beautifully lit).
(Take US 1 as far east as it will go, the follow State route 189 to
Lubec. God willing, you will see both this light and the one
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Whitlocks Mill
latitude 45º 9' 43.2" N longitude 67º 13'
24.5" W
July 10, 2008This is the northernmost light in New England (but
south of many in the Great Lakes).
It can be seen distantly from the first roadside picnic area on Route
1 south of St. Stephan NB.
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Lubec Channel Lighthouse
July 10, 2008Yes, Lubec Maine is related to Lubeck,
Germany (the first settlers came from there). This cast iron tower on
a steel caisson was one of 47 of this design, all called "sparkplug"
lighthouses. It was built in 1890, was automated in 1939, but is no
longer in service. |
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West Quoddy Head
July 20, 2004
With it's pretty red and white candy strips, this is
one of the more famous in Maine. It's also the eastmost light in
the US on mainland. Constructed in 1858, it was automated in 1988.
Take US 1 as far east as it will go, then follow
State route 189 to Lubec. Just before town, follow the signs to the state park. |
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| ME 7 |
Moose Peak
Captain Laura Fish, (207) 497-3064, offers tours to Great Wass Island
and Mistake Island. Captain John Norton (207-497-5933) offers boat tours
to Machias Seal Island, which for an extra fee, will pass by Mistake
Island.
Photo courtesy whitecloud
[Webshots]
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ME 10 |
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Petit Manan
latitude 44º 22' 3.1" N longitude 67º 51'
50.8" W
Robertson Sea Tours offers a
Lighthouse Tour that passes by the island. This photo was taken
from a whale watching tour. Photo courtesy mandywhale
[Flickr]
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| ME 11 |
Prospect Harbor
July 20, 2004
latitude 44º 24' 11.5" N longitude 68º 0'
46" W
The actual light is located on a Naval Base, and
restricted from access. However, if you go to the village of
Prospect Harbor, and take your binoculars, you can see the picture we've
attached. |
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ME 12 |
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Winter Harbor
latitude 44º 21' 41.2" N longitude 68º 5'
15.6" W
It can be seen distantly from the roadside on the Schoodic Peninsula.
Photo courtesy paflyfisher [Webshots] |
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ME 13 |
Egg Rock
latitude 44º 21' 14.4" N longitude 68º 8'
16.5" W
Best viewed by boat
Photo courtesy paflyfisher
[Webshots] |
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ME 14 |
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Bear Island
latitude 44º 17' 0.7" N longitude 68º 16'
11.2" W
Near Northeast Harbor, ME
Photo courtesy paflyfisher
[Webshots] |
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Great Duck Island
latitude 44º 8' 31.7" N longitude 68º 14'
44.9" W
Historic Lighthouse Tour offered by Bar Harbor Whale Watch.
Photo courtesy paflyfisher
[Webshots] |
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Bass Harbor
July 20, 2004
latitude 44º 13' 19" N longitude 68º 20'
14.1" W
Reputedly, the most photographed lighthouse in Maine (so
they say, I'd suspect Portland Head wins hands down), this is just south
of the town of Bass Harbor, and easy to find. There is a little
matter of the walk down the stairs (down was easy, up wasn't), but we
won't mention the small details (much). |
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Burnt Coat Harbor
(Hockamock Head)
latitude 44º 8' 2.8" N longitude 68º 26'
49.7" W
Ferry from Bass Harbor
Photo courtesy whitecloud00
[Webshots]
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ME 21 |
Saddleback Ledge
latitude 44º 0' 51.6" N longitude 68º 43'
35.3" W
Closed to the public, can be seen from a boat
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots]
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ME 25 |
Pumpkin Island
latitude 44º 18' 33.1" N longitude 68º 44'
34.4" W
Turn right on Eggemoggin Road just after crossing the bridge to Little Deer
Isle
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots]
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ME 26 |
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Dyce Head
latitude 44º 22' 58.2" N longitude 68º 49'
8.4" W
Private residence near Castine, ME Photo courtesy whitecloud
[Webshots]
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ME 27 |
Fort Point
latitude 44º 28' 2" N longitude 68º 48'
42.1" W
A state historic site located on the west side of the mouth of the
Penobscot River in Cape Jellison near Searsport.
Photo courtesy Luis LeBron
[Flickr]
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ME 28 |
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Grindle Point
latitude 44º 16' 53.1" N longitude 68º 56'
34.2" W
Ferry from Lincolnville Beach Photo courtesy whitecloud
[Webshots]
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| ME 29 |
Curtis Island
July 20, 2004
latitude 44º 12' 4.5" N longitude 69º 2'
56.9" W
As we went to dinner, we got a map (to find the
restaurant). Marnie asked "do you suppose we can see the Curtis Island
light from near the restaurant?" Well, not close, and not
from public land, but we found an unoccupied house, walked on their
ground, and look what I found!
This is a public park,
but access is by boat.
Curtis Island is just
south of Camden ME. Find one, the other is easy to find (but the
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Camden Breakwater
July 20, 2004On the way to get the picture of the Curtis Island Light
(see above), we thought we'd found it. Here's the picture we got
(and then compared with the reference book and found we were wrong). |
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ME 31 |
Indian Island
latitude 44º 9' 55" N longitude 69º 3'
39.8" W
Can be seen from Rockport Marine Park
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots]
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| ME 34 |
Rockland Breakwater
July 21, 2004
latitude 44º 6' 14.7" N longitude 69º 4'
39.1" W
We got our exercise early this morning as we walked the
"more than a mile" out the breakwater to this light. As you can
see, it's a lovely light, but it also was 1 hour round trip from the
car. I'm sure you won't believe me about the length, so I attached
a photo. |
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| ME 35 |
Owl's Head
July 21, 2004
latitude 44º 5' 31.6" N longitude 69º 2'
38.7" W
All the way on the other side of the bay from the
Rockland Breakwater is this light. It was built in 1826 and is
still in operation. We're told that the fog signal is more
important than the light (because when it's really important, you can't
see the light).
From Rockland, take route 73 south, then turn left on North Shore
Road. The left turn into the light is well marked. |
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ME 36 |
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Two Bush Island
latitude 43º 57' 51.7" N longitude 69º 4'
25.2" W
Near Spruce Head ME, best seen by boat
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots]
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| ME 37 |
White Head
latitude 43º 58' 42.9" N longitude 69º 7'
27.7" W
Best seen by boat
Photo courtesy pats7288 [Webshots]
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ME 38 |
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Tennants Harbor
latitude 43º 57' 40.1" N longitude 69º 11'
5.3" W
Can be seen from the shore, but best seen by boat. Located at
the east end of Southern Island. This light aids mariners
navigating Penobscot Bay and Tenants Harbor.
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots]
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| ME 39 |
Marshall Point
July 21,2004
latitude 43º 55' 2.6" N
longitude 69º 15' 40.9" W
This little light is attached to a beautiful building.
Since I couldn't get them in the same picture, you've got both attached. |
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| ME 43 |
Pemaquid Point
July 21, 2004
latitude 43º 50' 12.9" N longitude 69º 30'
21.8" W
This is a dedicated park, not much bigger than the light
house plot, but with a nice parking lot and attendance fee. It
also has a lovely gift shop next door, so we were both happy.
Take route 129 to route 130 and follow all the way to the light. |
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ME 44 |
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Ram Island
latitude 43º 48' 14.3" N longitude 69º 35'
57.8" W
Tours available from Boothbay Harbor or Bath. The light is off
Ocean Point, guarding the channel "Fisherman's Passage."
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots]
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| ME 45 |
Burnt Island
latitude 43º 49' 30.4" N longitude 69º 38'
24.9" W
Board The Novelty at Pier 8 in Boothbay Harbor. The light is located on
the west side entrance to Boothbay Harbor.
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots]
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ME 46 |
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The Cuckolds
latitude 43º 46' 47.3" N longitude 69º 39'
0" W
Accessible by boat or helicopter only.
Boothbay Harbor
Photo courtesy purplehazel [Webshots] |
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Hendrick's Head
July 21, 2004
latitude 43º 49' 21.4" N longitude 69º 41'
22.3" W
This light is private property, so the picture is taken
from the neighboring beach. Given that the weather was warm, there
was zero parking available, so Marnie double parked as I took this
picture with the long lens, then we got out of everybody's way.
Take route 27 south the Beach Road. Luckily,
there is a small roundabout there, or you'd miss the turn. |
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Sequin Island
latitude 43º 42' 26.7" N longitude 69º 45'
28.7" W
Contact Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. The light is located 2
miles south of the mouth of the Kennebec River and was Maine's second
lighthouse.
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
| ME 49 |
Pond Island
latitude 43º 44' 24" N longitude 69º 46'
13" W
Located on an island in the mouth of the Kennebec southeast of Popham
Beach. A bird refuge
Photo courtesy vigs65 [Webshots]
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Perkins Island
latitude 43º 47' 12.2" N longitude 69º 47'
6.9" W
Best seen from sightseeing cruises near Georgetown, ME
Photo courtesy queenbgeorge
[Webshots] |
| ME 50A |
Fort Popham |
Fort Popham is 15 miles from Bath on Route 209, two miles from Popham
Beach State Park. This light can be seen from some scenic cruises
leaving Boothbay Harbor and Bath. |
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ME 51 |
Squirrel Point
latitude 43º 48' 59.8" N longitude 69º 48'
8.3" W
The remote lighthouse is accessible only by boat or on foot from an
unmarked trail off Bald Head Road in Arrowsic. The hike in takes about
20 minutes.
Photo courtesy Aliki [Flickr]
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ME 53 |
Doubling Point
latitude 43º 52' 56.3" N longitude 69º 48'
24.3" W
South of Bath, ME on route 127
Photo courtesy queenbgeorge
[Webshots]
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ME 53A |
Ames Ledge |
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ME 53B |
Abagadasset Point
(2 lights) |
East shore of Kennebec River, about five miles north of Bath, opposite
Abagadasset Point. The ruins of the front light are about all that
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Portland Breakwater (The Bug)
August 1, 2006
latitude 43º 39' 29.2" N longitude 70º 14'
5.6" W
Actually in South Portland, there is a park here labeled Bug Light Park
and the grounds are open to the public |
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Portland Channel
There are actually more lights around here than you can count.
Many people wouldn't count this channel marker, but it looks to me like
it's permanently fixed (not floating) and has a light (not just a bell).
This photo was taken from the end of the breakwater (above). |
| ME 55 |
Spring Point Ledge
August 1, 2006
latitude 43º 39' 7.6" N longitude 70º 13'
26.3" W
Just south of Bug light is the Portland Harbor Museum.
You can walk out the breakwater or use your long lens to avoid the walk. |
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Ram Island Ledge
August 1, 2006
latitude 43º 37' 53.4" N longitude 70º 11'
15" W
This picture is from right next to the Fog Signal of Portland Head light.
It was pretty hazy, so this has been extensively modified to make it
look "nice." |
| ME 57 |
Portland Head
August 1, 2006
latitude 43º 37' 23.2" N longitude 70º 12'
28.6" W
This is a beautiful lighthouse, on a gorgeous coast,
and we were lucky that the second time was a charm as far as the weather
goes.
Take State Route 77 south from Portland (ME) and you'll see
signs pointing to the coast (left going south). Follow the signs
to the Fort William Park where you will find both the fort and the
lighthouse. |
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| ME 59 |
latitude 43º 33' 57.9" N longitude 70º 12'
0.4" W
This picture is from the coast. |
Cape Elizabeth
July 19, 2004There are actually 2 lights here, but instead of being
arranged in a range formation, they are designed so navigators can measure
the angle between them, and know precisely where they are. |
latitude 43º 33' 51.1" N longitude 70º 12'
9.1" W
This picture is the "west" light and was taken from the base of their
driveway. |
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Take ME 77 south
from Portland, turn left of 2 Lights Rd, then again on 2 Lights Terrace. |
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ME 60 |
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Wood Island
latitude 43º 27' 24.9" N longitude 70º 19'
44.5" W
Boat access only
Photo courtesy squarepond [Webshots] |
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ME 61 |
Goat Island
latitude 43º 21' 28.7" N longitude 70º 25'
30.4" W
Boat access only
Photo courtesy whitecloud
[Webshots]
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| ME 62 |
Nubble Light (Cape Neddick Light)
June 20, 2002
latitude 43º 9' 54" N
longitude 70º 35' 27.6" W
A true "picture" by itself, this light is on an
island connected to the mainland by a small overhead trolley.
The lighthouse was erected in 1879. The
picture is taken from Sohier park (he donated the land to the city) in
York Beach, ME.
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Highway 1 will take you to York Beach, then you
need to navigate east to Neddick Point. Note, this is south of the
village of Cape Neddick.
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| ME 63 |
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Boon Island Offshore of York, ME, best seen by boat
Photo courtesy Donna McCraw [Flickr].
The photo was taken from the shore, then digitally zoomed. |
| ME 64 |
Whaleback
June 20, 2002
latitude 43º 3' 31.1" N longitude 70º 41'
46.6" W
There are a pair of lights protecting the shoals in front
of Portsmouth. Technically, this is in Maine. Here is one. The other is
in New Hampshire. |
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| ME 65 |
Ladies Delight
Fresh water lighthouse in Lake Cobbosseecontee.
The lighthouse can be
seen distantly from various points along the shoreline, but a boat is
really needed to get a good view of the lighthouse. Boats can be rented
from Lakeside Motel and Cabins,
near the northern end of the lake.
Photo courtesy queenbgeorge
[Webshots]
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