The Whalesback
The Whalesback is a ridge in Hancock County, Down East, Maine and has an elevation of 240 feet. The Whalesback is situated nearby to the village Aurora, as well as near Osborn.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 240 feet
- Description: ridge in Hancock County, Maine, United States
- Also known as: “Whale’s Back”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Aurora and Osborn.
Aurora
Village
Aurora is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The town was named for the goddess of dawn. The population was 93 at the 2020 census. The Brick School House, a historic schoolhouse, is located in Aurora. Aurora is situated 3 miles west of The Whalesback.
Osborn
Village
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Osborn is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 65 at the 2020 census. Osborn is situated 3½ miles southwest of The Whalesback.
Amherst
Village
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Amherst is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 248 at the 2020 census. Amherst is situated 4½ miles west of The Whalesback.
The Whalesback
- Category: landform
- Location: Hancock County, Down East, Maine, New England, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“The Whalesback” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “The Whalesback”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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