Near Seal Harbor in Hancock County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Cobbling the Cove
Acadia National Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2017
1. Cobbling the Cove Marker
Ancient ice and powerful waves worked for eons to round the cobbles that grace Acadia’s beaches. Glaciers carried many of them great distances to this spot. Now the sea endlessly tumbles them with local rock creating an ever-changing mosaic of colors and textures. Today these cobbles are part of a critical shoreline habitat. Small creatures hide from predators in the spaces between them. Larvae cling to larger cobbles to keep from washing away when the tide goes out. These irreplaceable cobbles are an integral part of Acadia’s natural history and scenery. Photograph, sketch or ponder them, but leave them in place when you go.
“ . . . the waves rattle the stones, as if a child has
dumped over a large bucket of marbles,”
Bob Trebilcock, “In Defense of Maine’s Cobblestones.” Yankee magazine, April 1988
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 44° 17.915′ N, 68° 12.68′ W. Marker is near Seal Harbor, Maine, in Hancock County. Marker is on Park Loop Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seal Harbor ME 04675, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles
this page online
More about this marker. The background of the marker contains a photo of cobbles on the beach, and has a caption of “Listen to the ‘music’ of the cobbles tumbling against each other.”
A diagram at the lower left of the marker shows how the cobble beaches are created. It has a caption of “Strong currents and storms pull cobbles into the surf and then deposit them in new patterns on the shore.”
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2017
2. Cobbling the Cove Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2017
3. Marker in Acadia National Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2017
4. Cobble Beach
This cobble covered beach is accessible from a stairway near the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 4, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
