Maine has thousands of islands. Many have had an interesting history in the discovery of Maine by Europeans, to granite quarrying, sheep raising, tourism, and summer cottages. Here is a tour of some of the more substantial islands, from Downeast to the southern coast. Hover over the green to find your island, then click to go to the article. [sorry, some of this map is inactive at this time]
Additional resources
Bill Caldwell, Islands of Maine.
Conkling, Philip W. Islands In Time: A Natural and Cultural History of the Islands of The Gulf Of Maine. Camden, Me. Down East Books. 1999.
Curran, Sarah and Jeremy Gabrielson. ISLAND INDICATORS: A Report by the Island Institute. Rockland, ME. 2007.
The Maine Island Trail 2000: Stewardship Handbook & Guidebook. Maine Island Trail Association. Maine. 2000.
Simpson, Dorothy. The Maine Islands in Story and Legend.