I have included a few maps of Maine. This map gives some idea of the various parts of this wondrous state.
My memories of Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Swan's Island are located in Downeast Maine. Bar Harbor is located on the northeast part of Acadia. Southwest Harbor, also known as the "Quiet Side", on the southern tip of Acadia - just east of Bass Harbor. Bass Harbor houses the ferry to Swans Island. Although not labled on this map - Swans Island is just southwest of Bass Harbor.
Swans Island, Maine
Swans Island is located to the southwest of Bass Harbor. You can just see Bass Harbor in the upper right corner of this map. Swans Island is actually quite large, amazing to see how unchanged and undeveloped it has remained!
Mid Coast Maine bring a whole new set of memories to be shared. We travel here almost every year in July to visit the Boothbay Harbor area. Future posts will explore this area - another wonderful spot!
Hi, Mary Lou~
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures. It really helps put it in perspective for me. I never realized that Maine had so many areas. By the way, how do you get to Swan Island? Does Maine have a ferry system like Washington State does?
Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteMaine is a vast state with many different types of terrain. The coast is filled with many inlets, outlets........islands.you name it! It is generally a long drive to get to just about anywhere along the coast as you have to drive up and around....there doesn't seem to be a through anywhere!
There is a ferry to Swans Island. It takes approximately 45 minutes each way.
Mary Lou,
ReplyDeleteOh, I want to visit Maine! I've only been as far as New York. I sounds so picturesque by your descriptions.