The Hogshead

The Hogshead is a bar in Knox County, Mid Coast, Maine. The Hogshead is situated near the hamlet Criehaven, as well as near the village Matinicus Isle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Criehaven and Matinicus Isle.

Hamlet

Criehaven is an alternative name for Ragged Island, an unorganized territory in Knox County, Maine, United States. Criehaven was formerly a plantation including Ragged Island just south of Matinicus Isle in outer Penobscot Bay, plus Matinicus Rock to its southeast, and Seal Island, the location of Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge, to its northeast.

Village

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Matinicus Isle is an island plantation in Knox County, Maine, United States. The island is located within Penobscot Bay approximately 20 miles east of the mainland coast and is accessible by state ferry service from Rockland or by air taxi from Knox County Regional Airport. Matinicus Isle is situated 1½ miles north of The Hogshead.

Latitude

43.84258° or 43° 50′ 33″ north

Longitude

-68.87615° or 68° 52′ 34″ west

Open location code

87MHR4VF+2G

GeoNames ID

Wikidata ID

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Places to explore: Matinicus and Vinalhaven.

Highlights: Shag Ledge and Matinicus Roads.

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