Winter Harbor Maine

Winter Harbor was officially a town on February 21, 1895, after its successful secession from the town of Gouldsboro. In this transition, Winter Harbor acquired eighteen named Islands and just over 51 square miles of water, making it an ideal place to fish for lobster.

We have included a few photos of points of interest that make up the geography of Winter Harbor, so potential customers may get a more comfortable "feel" for the community from which their lobster purchase is being made. Enjoy!

P.S. For those interested, an in-depth book on the history of Winter Harbor is available from Ironbound Press at www.IronboundPress.com. The book is titled Musquito Harbor by Allan Smallidge.

Ironbound Island, aptly named for its 200 foot cliffs, is positioned at the mouth of Frenchman's Bay.

Another view of Schoodic Point's rugged shoreline.

Mark Island Light, with Cadillac Mountain in the background, sits at the entrance to Winter Harbor.

Egg Rock, a still operational lighthouse guards the entrance to Frenchman's Bay. Cadillac Mountain is in the background.

A colorful view of Winter Harbor at low tide, with the town's granite monument of a ship's cleat.

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