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Connor Township, Maine

Connor Township, Maine

Open valley farms north of Caribou

Overview

Connor Township sits between Caribou and Van Buren with broad farm fields and pockets of spruce-fir forest. Snowmobile corridors cross the township, offering access to Valley communities and the Allagash region.

Key Facts

Population
Region Aroostook
County Aroostook
Founded Former plantation; deorganized 1945
Nearest City Caribou (10 minutes)

What Connor Township Is Known For

Connor Township Local Highlights

Agricultural landscape
Potatoes, grains, and dairy farms typical of northern Maine.
Trail crossroads
ITS routes connect Caribou to Van Buren and New Sweden.
Rural quiet
Low traffic and open skies for stargazing.

Things to Do

1
Ride Valley trails
Snowmobile north toward Van Buren or west toward Woodland/New Sweden.
2
Bird the fields
Watch for hawks and migrating geese over harvested ground.
3
Foliage drives
Cruise backroads during potato harvest for bright field colors.

Living in Connor Township

Connor has no commercial center; residents depend on Caribou for services. Winters are long, and open fields mean drifting snow.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Mild, 65-78 F

winter

Very cold, -15 to 15 F with deep snow

spring

Cool, 35-55 F

fall

Crisp, 40-58 F with broad sky views

How to Get There

North of Caribou via Route 161 and local farm roads toward Van Buren.

Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.

Satellite preview

Connor Township outline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Connor Township known for?

Connor Township is known for its broad potato and grain fields with mountain backdrops, ITS snowmobile trail crossroads connecting Caribou to Van Buren and New Sweden, and rural quiet with open skies ideal for stargazing.

How far is Connor Township from Caribou?

Connor Township is about 10 minutes north of Caribou via Route 161 and local farm roads toward Van Buren. The township sits between Caribou and Van Buren in the St. John Valley foothills.

What outdoor activities are available in Connor Township?

Connor Township offers snowmobiling on Valley trails toward Van Buren, Woodland, and New Sweden, birding for hawks and migrating geese over harvested fields, and scenic backroad drives during the colorful potato harvest season.