Matinicus Rock Lighthouse

Location: Approximately 5 miles SE of Matinicus Island
Latitude: 43°47'01.0"N Longitude: 68°51'17.7"W

Station Established: 1827

Second Tower Built: 1857

Automated: 1983

Structure Status: Standing

Tower Height: 48 Feet

Focal Plane: 90 Feet

Present Day Optic: VRB-25

USCG Unit Responsible for Aid to Navigation: ANT Southwest Harbor

Historic Structures Remaining:

1846 keeper's house

1890 oil house

Lighthouse Owner: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Matinicus Rock Lighthouse - U.S. Coast Guard Photo

Footer