Isle au Haut as seen from York Island to the east. This photo depicts only a small part of the northeastern end of Isle au Haut, from Rich's Cove (left) to Old Cove. The naming of these coves is the source of a certain amount of confusion, depending on which map one uses. Old Cove was originally named Rich's Cove, the place currently known as Rich's Cove was formerly known as Douglas Cove.

York Island is also a place of some interest. It currently boasts a total population of one, and is privately owned by a former resident of Isle au Haut. From the late 1800s through the 1930s, York Island was home to a bustling fishing community, owing in large part to it's proximity to the excellent fishing waters of the narrows between the two islands, and to the well-protected anchorage in its harbor.

York Island harbor at the turn of the century
As recently as the 1970s, several of the buildings that were in use during York Island's heyday were remarkably well-preserved, although no one had really cared for them for about 40 years. At present, there are some remnants of these structures on York, although it is no longer safe to enter them.

IMPORTANT NOTE: TRESPASSING ON YORK ISLAND IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. The island is private property and is posted as such. Due to the recent advent of the island being inundated with kayakers and pleasure boaters (many of whom have demonstrated a most callous disregard for the privacy of the island's resident), the owner of York Island will no longer permit uninvited visitors.