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This page currently my understanding of the lights of Maine. Downloadable copies of this pictures are stored on the web (mostly Webshots or Flickr). The pictures below are active, if you press on one, you'll be directly connected to the site with that picture (or one very similar) at a much higher resolution. Index numbers are from the Shanklin List of all US lights. p2 |
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| NB 35 |
Mulholland Lighthouse
latitude 44° 51' 47" N longitude 66° 58' 44.4" W
Located 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 below. ME2 |
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| ME 1 |
| Whitlocks Mill
latitude 45° 9' 43.2" N longitude 67° 13' 24.5" W
July 10, 2008
This 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. ARLHS # USA-890 |
| ME 2 |
Lubec Channel
July 20, 2004
Yes, 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. ARLHS # USA-459 |
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| ME 3 |
| 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. ARLHS # USA-880 |
| ME 4 |
Little River
Little River Island, Cutler Harbor. ARLHS # USA-442
Photo courtesy Robert Krajewski [Flickr] |
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| ME 5 |
| Machias Seal (Canadian maintained)
The island can be visited on Puffin Trips offered by Bold Coast Charters out of Cutler. bold ARLHS # CAN-918
Photo courtesy Robert Krajewski [Flickr] |
| ME 6 |
Libby Island |
Machias Bay Boat Tours are available, which pass by Libby Island. tours ARLHS # USA-432 |
| ME 7 |
Moose Peak (Mistake Island)
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.
courtesy whitecloud ARLHS # USA-513 |
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| ME 8 |
Nash Island
latitude 44° 27' 51.4" N longitude 67° 44' 50.2" W |
Robertson Sea Tours offers Lighthouse Tours that pass by the island. tours ARLHS # USA-527 |
| ME 9 |
Narraguagus (Pond Island)
latitude 44° 27' 21.5" N longitude 67° 49' 52.4" W
Robertson Sea Tours offers a Lighthouse Tour that passes by the island. tours ARLHS # USA-526
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
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| ME 10 |
| Petit Manan
latitude 44° 22' 3.1" N longitude 67° 51' 50.8" W
Robertson Sea Tours offers a Lighthouse Tour that passes by the island. tours ARLHS # USA-597
Photo courtesy mandywhale [Flickr] |
| ME 11 |
Prospect Harbor Point
latitude 44° 24' 11.5" N longitude 68° 0' 46" W
July 20, 2004
The light is actually 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. ARLHS # USA-674 |
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| ME 12 |
| Winter Harbor
latitude 44° 21' 41.2" N longitude 68° 5' 15.6" W
It can be seen distantly from the roadside on the Schoodic Peninsula. ARLHS # USA-900
Photo courtesy paflyfisher [webshots] |
| ME 13 |
Egg Rock
latitude 44° 21' 14.4" N longitude 68° 8' 16.5" W
Best viewed by boat ARLHS # USA-268
Photo courtesy paflyfisher [Webshots] |
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| ME 14 |
| Bear Island
latitude 44° 17' 0.7" N longitude 68° 16' 11.2" W
Near Northeast Harbor, ME ARLHS # USA-045
Photo courtesy paflyfisher [Webshots] |
| ME 15 |
Baker Island
latitude 44° 14' 28.6" N longitude 68° 11' 56" W |
The Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company offers a tour. tour ARLHS # USA-028 |
| ME 17 |
| Great Duck Island
latitude 44° 8' 31.7" N longitude 68° 14' 44.9" W
Historic Lighthouse Tour offered by Bar Harbor Whale Watch. ARLHS # USA-347
Photo courtesy paflyfisher [Webshots] |
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| ME 18 |
Bass Harbor
latitude 44° 13' 19" N longitude 68° 20' 14.1" W
July 20, 2004
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). ARLHS # USA-041 |
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| ME 19 |
| Blue Hill Bay
latitude 44° 14' 56.3" N longitude 68° 29' 53.5" W
Access is by boat ARLHS # USA-064
Photo courtesy whitecloud00 [Webshots] |
| ME 20 |
Burnt Coat Harbor /Hockamock Head
latitude 44° 8' 2.8" N longitude 68° 26' 49.7" W
Ferry from Bass Harbor ARLHS # USA-096
Photo courtesy whitecloud00 [Webshots] |
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| ME 21 |
| Saddleback Ledge
latitude 44° 0' 51.6" N longitude 68° 43' 35.3" W
Closed to the public, can be seen from a boat ARLHS # USA-716
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
| ME 25 |
Pumpkin Island
latitude 44° 18' 33.1" N longitude 68° 44' 34.4" W
Turn right on Eggemoggin Road just after crossing the bridge to Little Deer Isle ARLHS # USA-677
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
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| ME 26 |
| Dice Head
latitude 44° 22' 58.2" N longitude 68° 49' 8.4" W
Private residence near Castine, ME ARLHS # USA-231
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
| ME 27 |
Fort Point
latitude 44° 28' 2" N longitude 68° 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. ARLHS # USA-296
Photo courtesy Luis LeBron [Flickr] |
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| ME 28 |
| Grindle Point
latitude 44° 16' 53.1" N longitude 68° 56' 34.2" W
Ferry from Lincolnville Beach ARLHS # USA-356
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
| ME 29 |
Curtis Island
latitude 44° 12' 4.5" N longitude 69° 2' 56.9" W
July 20, 2004
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 light is not necessarily visible) ARLHS # USA-213 |
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| ME 29B |
| Camden Breakwater
On 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.) |
| ME 31 |
| Indian Island (Beauchamp Point/Lowell Rock)
latitude 44° 9' 55" N longitude 69° 3' 39.8" W
Can be seen from Rockport Marine Park ARLHS # USA-400
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
| ME 34 |
Rockland Breakwater
latitude 44° 6' 14.7" N longitude 69° 4' 39.1" W
July 21, 2004
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. ARLHS # USA-699 |
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| ME 34B |
| View of the Breakwater
This is the view of the breakwater when you are standing at the light. I'm sure you won't believe me about the length, so I attached this photo. |
| ME 35 |
Owls Head
latitude 44° 5' 31.6" N longitude 69° 2' 38.7" W
July 21, 2004
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. ARLHS # USA-574 |
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| ME 36 |
| Two Bush Island
latitude 43° 57' 51.7" N longitude 69° 4' 25.2" W
Near Spruce Head ME, best seen by boat ARLHS # USA-860
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
| ME 37 |
Whitehead
latitude 43° 58' 42.9" N longitude 69° 7' 27.7" W
Best seen by boat ARLHS # USA-888
Photo courtesy pats7288 [Webshots] |
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| ME 38 |
| Tenants Harbor (Southern Island)
latitude 43° 57' 40.1" N longitude 69° 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. ARLHS # USA-840
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
| ME 39 |
Marshall Point
latitude 43° 55' 2.6" N longitude 69° 15' 40.9" W
July 21, 2004
This little light is attached to a beautiful building. Since I couldn't get them in the same picture, you've got both attached. ARLHS # USA-479 |
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| ME 39B |
| Marshall Point Keepers House |
| ME 42 |
| Franklin Island
latitude 43° 53' 31.9" N longitude 69° 22' 29.7" W
Visit by boat only ARLHS # USA-309
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
| ME 43 |
Pemaquid Point
latitude 43° 50' 12.9" N longitude 69° 30' 21.8" W
July 21, 2004
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. ARLHS # USA-589 |
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| ME 44 |
| Ram Island
latitude 43° 48' 14.3" N longitude 69° 35' 57.8" W
Tours available from Boothbay Harbor or Bath. The light is off Ocean Point, guarding the channel "Fisherman's Passage." ARLHS # USA-686
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
| ME 45 |
Burnt Island
latitude 43° 49' 30.4" N longitude 69° 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. ARLHS # USA-097
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
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| ME 46 |
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| [The] Cuckolds
latitude 43° 46' 47.3" N longitude 69° 39' 0" W
Accessible by boat or helicopter only.
Boothbay Harbor ARLHS # USA-210
Photo courtesy purplehazel [Webshots] |
| ME 47 |
Hendricks Head
latitude 43° 49' 21.4" N longitude 69° 41' 22.3" W
July 21, 2004
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. ARLHS # USA-369 |
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| ME 48 |
| Seguin Island
latitude 43° 42' 26.7" N longitude 69° 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. ARLHS # USA-746
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
| ME 49 |
Pond Island
latitude 43° 44' 24" N longitude 69° 46' 13" W
Located on an island in the mouth of the Kennebec southeast of Popham Beach. A bird refuge ARLHS # USA-1145
Photo courtesy vigs65 [Webshots] |
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| ME 50 |
| Perkins Island
latitude 43° 47' 12.2" N longitude 69° 47' 6.9" W
Best seen from sightseeing cruises near Georgetown, ME ARLHS # USA-596
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. |
| ME 51 |
Squirrel Point
latitude 43° 48' 59.8" N longitude 69° 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. ARLHS # USA-798
Photo courtesy Aliki [Flickr] |
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| ME 51A |
Fort Popham |
ARLHS # USA 1205 |
| ME 52 |
Doubling Point Range
latitude 43° 52' 58.9" N longitude 69° 47' 46.5" W
On Arrowsick Island, still active Coast Guard ARLHS # USA-415
Photo courtesy queenbgeorge [Webshots] |
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| ME 53 |
| Doubling Point
latitude 43° 52' 56.3" N longitude 69° 48' 24.3" W
South of Bath, ME on route 127 ARLHS # USA-234
Photo courtesy queenbgeorge [Webshots] |
| 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 remain. |
| ME 54 |
| Portland Breakwater (The Bug)
latitude 43° 39' 20.2" N longitude 70° 14' 5.6" W
August 1, 2006
Actually in South Portland, there is a park here labeled Bug Light Park and the grounds are open to the public ARLHS # USA-659 |
| ME 54C |
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). |
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| ME 55 |
| Spring Point Ledge
latitude 43° 39' 7.6" N longitude 70° 13' 26.3" W
August 1, 2006
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. ARLHS # USA-785 |
| ME 56 |
Ram Island Ledge
latitude 43° 37' 53.4" N longitude 70° 11' 15" W
August 1, 2006
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." ARLHS # USA-687 |
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| ME 57 |
| Portland Head
latitude 43° 37' 23.2" N longitude 70° 12' 28.6" W
August 1, 2006
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. ARLHS # USA-661 |
| ME 58 |
Halfway Rock
latitude 43° 39' 21.6" N longitude 70° 2' 13" W
Location: Casco Bay, eastern approach to Portland Harbor; Nearest town: Harpswell, Maine
Accessibility: The lighthouse is not open to the public. It can be reached only by boat or helicopter, and landing a boat is very difficult. It can be seen distantly from Land's End at the southern tip of Bailey Island. ARLHS # USA-364
Photo courtesy Jeremy d'Entremont [NewEnglandLights] |
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| ME 59 |
Cape Elizabeth |
There 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.
Take ME 77 south from Portland, turn left of 2 Lights Rd, then again on 2 Lights Terrace. |
| ME 59F |
Cape Elizabeth West
latitude 43° 33' 57.9" N longitude 70° 12' 0.4" W
August 1, 2006
This picture is from the coast. ARLHS # USA-115 |
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| ME 59R |
| Cape Elizabeth East
latitude 43° 33' 51.1" N longitude 70° 12' 9.1" W
August 1, 2006
This picture was taken from the base of their driveway. ARLHS # USA-113 |
| ME 60 |
Wood Island
latitude 43° 27' 24.8" N longitude 70° 19' 44.5" W
Boat access only ARLHS # USA-905
Photo courtesy squarepond [Webshots] |
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| ME 61 |
| Goat Island (Cape Porpoise)
latitude 43° 21' 28.7" N longitude 70° 25' 30.4" W
Boat access only ARLHS # USA-325
Photo courtesy whitecloud [Webshots] |
| ME 62 |
Cape Neddick Nubble
latitude 43° 9' 54" N longitude 70° 35' 27.6" W
July 20, 2002
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.
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. ARLHS # USA-130 |
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| ME 63 |
| Boon Island
Offshore of York, ME, best seen by boat
The photo was taken from the shore, then digitally zoomed. ARLHS # USA-071
Photo courtesy Donna McCraw [Flickr] |
| ME 64 |
Whaleback Ledge
latitude 43° 3' 31.1" N longitude 70° 41' 46.6" W
July 20, 2002
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. VT 2 ARLHS # USA-963 |
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| ME 65 |
| Lady's 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. lodging ARLHS # USA-1127
Photo courtesy queenbgeorge [Webshots] |
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