We recently looked across this small bay to that 940-foot hill that looms over a small town, all of which share a name – the sheltered Blue Hill Bay, the tree-covered Blue Hill, and the quaint Town of Blue Hill.
When the Town was settled in 1762, the Hill was densely covered with trees, mostly fir and spruce. They emitted a dark blue hue when seen from a distance and still do under certain conditions. These conifers were harvested in great numbers and much of the wood transported elsewhere over the Bay.
Now, many deciduous trees have grown on the Hill where the conifers were cut. But, as you see, there is little fall color there yet. (Image taken in Blue Hill, Maine, on October 5, 2021.)