Northeast Piscataquis, Maine facts for kids
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Northeast Piscataquis, Maine
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Location in Piscataquis County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,820.4 sq mi (4,714.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1,710.5 sq mi (4,430.3 km2) |
| • Water | 109.8 sq mi (284.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 304 |
| • Density | 0.16700/sq mi (0.06448/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-51105 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582629 |
Northeast Piscataquis is a very large, mostly wild area in Piscataquis County, Maine, in the United States. It's called an "unorganized territory" because it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, it's managed by the county and state.
In 2020, about 304 people lived in Northeast Piscataquis. It's known for its beautiful natural spaces, including Maine's highest mountain.
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Where is Northeast Piscataquis?
This unorganized territory is huge! It covers about 1,820 square miles (4,714 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1,710 square miles (4,430 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 110 square miles (284 square kilometers), is water, like lakes and rivers.
Northeast Piscataquis includes 42 different townships, which are like smaller land divisions. It also shares parts of ten other townships with a nearby area called Northwest Piscataquis.
One of the most famous places here is Baxter State Park. This park is home to Mount Katahdin, which is the tallest mountain in all of Maine! It's a popular spot for hiking and enjoying nature.
Who Lives in Northeast Piscataquis?
The number of people living in Northeast Piscataquis has changed over the years.
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| 1980 | 132 | — | |
| 1990 | 218 | 65.2% | |
| 2000 | 347 | 59.2% | |
| 2010 | 273 | −21.3% | |
| 2020 | 304 | 11.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 347 people living here, making up 157 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households were families, often married couples.
About 21.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.21 people. Many people living here were older, with about 11.5% being 65 years or older. The average age of residents was 46 years old.
The Story of Williamsburg
Northeast Piscataquis also has an interesting history, including a town that no longer exists as a separate place. The town of Williamsburg used to be a distinct community. However, in 1940, it was officially dissolved and became part of Northeast Piscataquis.
Williamsburg was located in the southern part of Piscataquis County. It was about 17 miles northeast of Dover-Foxcroft and west of Brownville. A river called the West Branch of the Pleasant River flowed through the town.
One notable person from Williamsburg was Lieutenant Colonel Walter Goodale Morrill.
People from Europe first settled in this area in the early 1800s. Williamsburg officially became a town in 1820. Its population changed quite a bit over the years:
- In 1870, there were 176 residents.
- By 1880, it grew to 444 people.
- In 1900, the population dropped to 117, making it the smallest incorporated town in the county at that time.
- In 1910, it had 138 residents.
- By 1920, only 82 people lived there.
- The last census for Williamsburg as a separate town was in 1930, when it had just 67 residents.
Eventually, due to its small and shrinking population, Williamsburg was incorporated into the larger unorganized territory of Northeast Piscataquis.
See also
In Spanish: Northeast Piscataquis para niños
