Marsh Island (Maine)

Marsh Island is an island on the Penobscot River in Penobscot County. The Penobscot River borders the eastern side of the island, while the Stillwater River, a side arm of the Penobscot, borders the western side of the island.

Marsh Island
Penobscot River from Marsh Island
Marsh Island is located in Maine
Marsh Island
Marsh Island
Geography
Coordinates44°55′N 68°39′W
Length5.23 mi (8.42 km)
Width2.52 km (1.566 mi)
Highest elevation190 ft (58 m)
Administration
United States
StateMaine
CountyPenobscot

Overview

Portions of Old Town and Orono occupy Marsh Island. The University of Maine campus occupies the southwestern corner of the island while Old Town Municipal Airport and Seaplane Base are at the island's northern end. U.S. Route 2 crosses the island and connects Old Town and Orono.

A former Georgia-Pacific paper mill is located on the island in Old Town. In 2011 Marsh Island was opened to bow deer hunting.[1]

  • Main Street in Old Town on Marsh Island
    Main Street in Old Town on Marsh Island
  • The University of Maine on Marsh Island
    The University of Maine on Marsh Island
  • Wetland on Marsh Island
    Wetland on Marsh Island
  • Fall on Marsh Island
    Fall on Marsh Island

References
  1. "DIFW opens Marsh Island to bow hunting". Bangor Daily News. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-30.



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