Township of Trescott near Lubec in Washington County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
West Quoddy Head Bog
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 29, 2025
1. West Quoddy Head Bog Marker
West Quoddy Head Bog has evolved through a slow process of plant growth and decay over the past 8,000 years. Conditions for the bog's formation began. when a glacier left a large submerged basin on West Quoddy Head peninsula. Most of the water eventually receded, leaving a deposit of glacial and marine sediments. Fresh water from rain and snow filled the basin to form a pond and gradually algae, pond weeds and other aquatic plants grew. As these plants accumulated and decayed, the pond area filled. Once the pond was filled, sphagnum moss and rooted plants began to grow. Drainage was impeded and the remaining water inhibited the complete decay of plant material.
5. Sphagnum, shrubs and other surface vegetation
4. Decayed sphagnum
3. Decayed pond plants
2. Glacial and marine sediments (clay or silt)
1. Bedrock basin
The present peat bog is the result of the slow accumulation of decayed plant remains in this moist environment.
This bog is a Maine Critical Area.
Erected by Maine Department of Conservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 44° 48.686′ N, 66°
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Regionally, this marker is in Downeast Maine. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Easternmost Point in the U.S.A. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mowry Beach (approx. 3.2 miles away); Morning Star Shipwreck Memorial (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Columbian Packing Company (approx. 3.4 miles away); Remember the Children of Lubec (approx. 3.4 miles away); Historic McCurdy Smokehouse Complex (approx. 3.6 miles away); Old Farm Point Shorefront Park (approx. 3.6 miles away); Lubec Veterans Honor Roll (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubec.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 29, 2025
2. West Quoddy Head Bog Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 30, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on October 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
