Scenic area Harrington Marsh View Points Bridge County Washington District: Pleasant River Bay Subdistricts Harrington DESKTOP ANALYSIS FIELD ANALYSIS

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Land Form Elevation 1 Landscape Characte Slope 1 Land Use 0 positive -village, negative-commercia Open Land 5 Roadside 0 utility lines, wide shoulders, good gu Shoreline 3 Settlement 0 Irving, village buildings Features 2 driftwood, old pilings (ship building hist Vegetation 5 lupines draw tourists for photographs Scenic Quality of Water Effect 1 wildlife, mystery Duration 4 Field Total 6 Type 7 river Desk Total 26 Horizon 3 Grand Total 32 Shipbuilding history is interesting but

Description of Scenic Area: Harrington Marsh scenic area is located in the town of Harrington near the junction of Route 1 and Route 1A. This scenic area includes historic Harrington village and an expansive tidal estuary on the Harrington River. To the north, churches and historic buildings in Harrington Village are visible across the marsh from Route 1. To the south, views look out toward Harrington Bay. This area was once the center of a regional significant shipbuilding industry. Though few visible traces remain, over two hundred vessels were launched from the Harrington River. There are sustained views in both directions from Route 1A and shorter, filtered views from Route 1. A large field of lupine just south of Route 1 enhances the areas scenic character in the late Spring.

HarringtonMap.pdf HarrintonMarsh01.jpg Map of Harrington and Harrington Marsh Scenic Area Harrington March seen from Route 1A

Downeast Coastal Scenic Assessment Page 85 12/31/2009