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Mistake Island is an island in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Maine. The island contains little vegetation. Mistake Island has been noted for its unusual place name.

Moose Peak Light stands high atop Mistake Island. The lighthouse is closed to general visitors.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mistake Island
2. Survey, U.S. Coast and Geodetic (1879). Atlantic Local Coast Pilot: Sub-division 1: Passamaquoddy Bay to Schoodic. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 62.
3. Vietze, Andrew Dr. (15 July 2009). Insiders' Guide to the Maine Coast. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 189. ISBN 978-0-7627-5608-7.
4. Atlantic Boating Almanacs: Maine To Cape Cod, Ma. ProStar Publications. 1 December 2003. p. 172. ISBN 978-1-57785-501-9.
5. Rhein, Michael (1 August 2011). Lighthouses - A Spotter's Guide: The Essential Enthusiast's Handbook. Andrews UK Limited. p. 97. ISBN 978-1-887354-79-0.

44°28′30″N 67°32′10″W / 44.47500°N 67.53611°W / 44.47500; -67.53611

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