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E Plantation, Maine

Remote potato farming plantation

Overview

E Plantation is a small farming community where potato cultivation continues as it has for over a century. The sparse population and vast farmlands create an authentic picture of rural Aroostook County life.

Key Facts

Population 68
Region Aroostook
County Aroostook
Founded 1877
Nearest City Presque Isle (25 minutes)

What E Plantation Is Known For

E Plantation Local Highlights

Working Potato Farms
E Plantation maintains active potato cultivation, continuing the agricultural tradition that has defined Aroostook County since the 1800s.
Aroostook County Agriculture
Part of Maine's potato heartland, where the fertile loam soils and cool northern climate create ideal growing conditions.
Letter Township Identity
One of several Maine plantations identified by letters rather than names, reflecting its survey origins in the Aroostook territory.
Rural Authenticity
Unlike tourist-oriented communities, E Plantation remains a working agricultural settlement where farming is the focus of daily life.

Things to Do

1
Drive the Potato Country Scenic Byways
The roads through E Plantation offer views of working potato fields, especially striking during September harvest when machinery fills the fields.
2
Snowmobile the Trail Network
Winter brings access to the extensive Aroostook County trail system, connecting to communities throughout northern Maine and into Canada.
3
Hunt the Agricultural Edges
The mix of potato fields, forest edges, and wetlands creates diverse habitat for deer and game birds.
4
Experience Harvest Season
September brings the potato harvest to life, with combines working the fields and trucks carrying the crop to processing facilities.
5
Explore the Back Roads
The network of farm roads provides access to quiet countryside where you might not see another vehicle for hours.

Living in E Plantation

E Plantation offers affordable land and true rural living, but requires self-sufficiency. There are no stores, restaurants, or services—residents travel to Presque Isle or Ashland for supplies. Most residents are connected to farming, either working their own land or employed by larger operations. The community is tight-knit but small, and newcomers should expect to adapt to agricultural rhythms and the independence required of remote living.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Warm days, 65-78°F

winter

Very cold with heavy snow, 0-22°F

spring

Cool and wet, 32-54°F

fall

Crisp with early frost, 38-60°F

Local Wildlife & Nature

White-tailed deer Moose Ruffed grouse Wild turkey Red fox Snowshoe hare

How to Get There

E Plantation is located between Presque Isle and Ashland in central Aroostook County, accessible via local roads from Route 11 or Route 163.

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

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E Plantation outline

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called E Plantation?

Maine has several "letter plantations" (D, E, etc.) that were designated by surveyors when the Aroostook territory was divided. These townships never received formal names and retained their survey designations when they organized as plantations.

What's it like during potato harvest?

September transforms the plantation as combines work the fields from dawn to dusk. Trucks run constantly to processing facilities. Some local schools historically observed "potato recess" when students helped with the harvest—a tradition dating to World War II.

Is E Plantation a good place to live?

For those seeking affordable rural land, agricultural connection, and independence, yes. But expect to drive 25+ minutes for groceries and services, and be prepared for long, cold winters.

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