Mistake Island

Last updated January 14, 2026

Mistake Island is an island in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Maine.^[1] The island contains little vegetation.^[2] Mistake Island has been noted for its unusual place name.^[3]

Moose Peak Light stands high atop Mistake Island.^[4] The lighthouse is closed to general visitors.^[5]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mistake Island
↑ Survey, U.S. Coast and Geodetic (1879). Atlantic Local Coast Pilot: Sub-division 1: Passamaquoddy Bay to Schoodic. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 62.
↑ Vietze, Andrew Dr. (July 15, 2009). Insiders' Guide to the Maine Coast. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 189. ISBN 978-0-7627-5608-7.
↑ Atlantic Boating Almanacs: Maine To Cape Cod, Ma. ProStar Publications. December 1, 2003. p. 172. ISBN 978-1-57785-501-9.
↑ Rhein, Michael (August 1, 2011). Lighthouses - A Spotter's Guide: The Essential Enthusiast's Handbook. Andrews UK Limited. p. 97. ISBN 978-1-887354-79-0.

44°28′30″N67°32′10″W / 44.47500°N 67.53611°W / 44.47500; -67.53611

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mistake Island

[2] Survey, U.S. Coast and Geodetic (1879). Atlantic Local Coast Pilot: Sub-division 1: Passamaquoddy Bay to Schoodic. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 62.

[3] Vietze, Andrew Dr. (July 15, 2009). Insiders' Guide to the Maine Coast. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 189. ISBN 978-0-7627-5608-7.

[4] Atlantic Boating Almanacs: Maine To Cape Cod, Ma. ProStar Publications. December 1, 2003. p. 172. ISBN 978-1-57785-501-9.

[5] Rhein, Michael (August 1, 2011). Lighthouses - A Spotter's Guide: The Essential Enthusiast's Handbook. Andrews UK Limited. p. 97. ISBN 978-1-887354-79-0.

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