Appledore

Maine's ghost towns are mill villages and lumber towns in the deep woods, plus granite-quarry settlements.

Appledore Island (formerly known as Hog Island) is the largest of the Isles of Shoals located about seven miles (11 km) off the Maine coast. It is part of the Town of Kittery, in York County.

The on-the-ground condition of Appledore is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Appledore is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Appledore is roughly 42.9892, -70.6150 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.