Muscle Ridge Islands, Maine

Muscle Ridge Islands is an archipelago and unorganized territory off the coast of South Thomaston in Knox County, Maine, United States.[1] The population was 9 at the 2020 census.[2]

Muscle Ridge Islands, Maine
Unorganized territory
Location in Knox County and the state of Maine.
Location in Knox County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 44°2′31″N 69°2′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyKnox
Area
 • Total49.7 sq mi (128.6 km2)
 • Land0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2)
 • Water48.7 sq mi (126.2 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total9
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code207
FIPS code23-47962
GNIS feature ID1934678

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the unorganized territory has a total area of 49.7 square miles (128.6 km2), of which 0.95 square miles (2.45 km2) is land and 48.7 square miles (126.2 km2) is water (98%).[3] The archipelago includes over a dozen islands, including Andrews, Dix, Fisherman, Pleasant, Graffam, and Two Bush Island, which is home to the Two Bush Island Light.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Muscle Ridge Islands, Maine
  2. "Census - Geography Profile: Muscle Ridge Islands UT, Knox County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  3. "U.S. Gazetteer Files 2019". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  4. "Muscle Ridge Shoals Township". Maine: An Encyclopedia. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
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