West Quoddy Head Light and Keeper’s House, Maine

West Quoddy Head Light stands at the far eastern edge of West Quoddy Head State Park on Maine’s rocky Atlantic coast. The lighthouse marks the entrance to the Bay of Fundy, a place known for its high tides and challenging navigation. The first lighthouse here was built in 1808, after President Thomas Jefferson approved it to help ships navigate the busy fishing and shipping routes between Maine and Atlantic Canada. The brick tower seen today replaced the original in 1858. Its red-and-white stripes were added later in the 1800s to make it easier for sailors to spot during the day. This photo shows the open park grounds with the lighthouse tower and the keeper’s house, taken from a slightly higher spot. The round tower stands on the left, and the white keeper’s house with red roofs is in the center. The clear late-afternoon light highlights the painted siding, the lantern room, and the lawn around them. Landscape photographers will find plenty of easy-to-reach spots along the park’s gravel paths and grassy areas. The open foreground adds space, and the ocean in the background gives the scene depth and a sense of place.

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