Monhegan, Maine

Monhegan
Plantation of Monhegan Island
Monhegan Harbor in 1909
Monhegan Harbor in 1909
Location in Lincoln County and the state of Maine.
Location in Lincoln County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 43°45′59″N 69°19′5″W / 43.76639°N 69.31806°W / 43.76639; -69.31806
Country United States
State Maine
CountyLincoln
Incorporated1839
Area
 • Total4.5 sq mi (11.7 km2)
 • Land0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2)
 • Water3.7 sq mi (9.5 km2)
Elevation
160 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total64
 • Density14/sq mi (5.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04852
Area code207
FIPS code23-46335
GNIS feature ID0582600
U.S. NNLDesignated: 1966

Monhegan (/mɒnˈhɡən/) is an island in the Gulf of Maine. A plantation, a minor civil division in the state of Maine falling between unincorporated area and a town, it is located approximately 12 nautical miles (22 km) off the mainland and is part of Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 64 at the 2020 census.[1] The plantation comprises its namesake island and the neighboring island of Manana. The island is accessible by scheduled boat service from Boothbay Harbor, New Harbor and Port Clyde. Visitors' cars are not allowed on the island.[2] It was designated a United States National Natural Landmark for its coastal and island flora in 1966.[3]

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Monhegan plantation, Lincoln County, Maine". Archived from the original on October 10, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  2. ^ Michelle (2016-10-25). "What Life Is Like Inside The Tiny Island In Maine With No Cars". OnlyInYourState. Archived from the original on 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  3. ^ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Archived from the original on 2019-03-22. Retrieved 2019-03-22. Year designated: 1966