Great Spruce Head

Great Spruce Head
1.171 km²
Coastline: 6.833 km
Landform: Plains
UTC-05:00
Tree Cover: 100%
Mixed Forest

Welcome to Great Spruce Head, a Continental island in the North Atlantic Ocean, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Great Spruce Head unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of Great Spruce Head

Size: 1.171 km²
Coastline: 6.8 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: North Atlantic Ocean
Continent: North America

Great Spruce Head is a Small Island spanning 1.2 km² with a coastline of 6.8 km.

Archipel:

Tectonic Plate: North America – Covers North America and parts of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, characterized by diverse geological features and varying levels of seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 44.23541065 / Longitude: -68.82348422

Climate and weather of Great Spruce Head

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Warm-Summer Humid Continental Climate
Temperature: Warm Summer

Climate Characteristics: Features warm summers and cold winters with consistent precipitation, common in higher latitudes.

Topography and nature of Great Spruce Head

Timezone: UTC-05:00
Timezone places: America/New_York
Max. Elevation: 21 m
Mean Elevation: 11 m
Vegetation: Mixed Forest
Tree Coverage: 100%

The mean elevation is 11 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 21 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Mixed Forest
A combination of both deciduous and evergreen trees, often found in transitional zones between forest types. These forests offer a diverse habitat for various wildlife species. Great Spruce Head has a tree cover of 100 %.

Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
These islands exhibit the most basic level of ecological diversity, often characterized by a single dominant vegetation type. This could be due to extreme environmental conditions, limited land area, or significant human impact. They represent unique ecosystems where specific species have adapted to thrive in these singular environments.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Great Spruce Head

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Great Spruce Head. The nearest airport is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, located 56 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Great Spruce Head. The closest major port is NORTH HAVEN, approximately 11 km away.

The mean population of Great Spruce Head is 0 per km². Great Spruce Head is Uninhabited. The island belongs to United States of America.

Continuing your journey, North Haven is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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United States of America is classified as Developed region: G7: Group of Seven – Major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The level of income is High income: OECD.

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Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.

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