Marsh Island (Maine)
Native name: Wasahpskek Mənəhan | |
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Penobscot River from Marsh Island | |
Marsh Island | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 44°55′N 68°39′W / 44.917°N 68.650°W |
| Length | 5.23 mi (8.42 km) |
| Width | 2.52 km (1.566 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Administration | |
United States | |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
Marsh Island (Eastern Abenaki: Wasahpskek Mənəhan[1]) is an island on the Penobscot River in Penobscot County. The Penobscot River borders the eastern side of the island, while the Stillwater River, a side arm of the Penobscot, borders the western side of the island.
Overview
Portions of Old Town and Orono occupy Marsh Island. The University of Maine campus occupies the southwestern corner of the island while Old Town Municipal Airport and Seaplane Base are at the island's northern end. U.S. Route 2 crosses the island and connects Old Town and Orono.
A former Georgia-Pacific paper mill is located on the island in Old Town. In 2011 Marsh Island was opened to bow deer hunting.[2]
Gallery
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Main Street in Old Town on Marsh Island
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The University of Maine on Marsh Island
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Wetland on Marsh Island
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Fall on Marsh Island
References
Wabanaki Nations (June 21, 2025). Tekαkαpimək Contact Station map. Tekαkαpimək Contact Station (floor map). Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument: National Park Service. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
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Tekαkαpimək Contact Stationwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "DIFW opens Marsh Island to bow hunting". Bangor Daily News. August 31, 2011. Retrieved December 30, 2011.