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Westfield, Maine

Farming town between Presque Isle and Caribou

Overview

Westfield sits between the larger towns of Presque Isle and Caribou, offering residents a quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to shopping, healthcare, and employment. The town's productive farmland supports potato cultivation and other crops that drive Aroostook County's agricultural economy. Organized as a town in 1905, Westfield represents the heart of Maine's potato country—a place where the rhythm of planting and harvest still shapes community life.

Key Facts

Population 520
Region Aroostook
County Aroostook
Founded 1905
Nearest City Presque Isle (10 minutes)

What Westfield Is Known For

Westfield Local Highlights

Potato Farming
Westfield's rich Aroostook County soil produces potatoes that have fed the nation since the mid-1800s, with local farms continuing the tradition that made "The County" famous.
Strategic Location
Positioned on Route 1 between Presque Isle and Caribou, Westfield offers residents access to both towns' services while maintaining its distinct rural identity.
Agricultural Landscape
The rolling fields of Westfield create the classic Aroostook vista—vast horizons of cultivated land broken by scattered farmsteads and woodlots that stretches for miles.
Northern Maine Seasons
The town experiences the full drama of Aroostook seasons—long winters perfect for snowmobiling, brief but productive summers that coax remarkable yields from the soil.

Things to Do

1
Experience Harvest Season
Autumn brings the potato harvest, when the fields fill with diggers and trucks haul the year's crop to processing facilities—a working landscape in action.
2
Snowmobile the Trail Network
Winter transforms the farm roads and trails into the ITS network, connecting Westfield to hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails across northern Maine.
3
Hunt the Farm-Forest Mix
The combination of agricultural fields and bordering woodlands creates excellent deer hunting, with animals feeding on crop residue and sheltering in nearby cover.
4
Drive the Scenic Farmland
Route 1 through Westfield offers classic Aroostook views—rolling potato fields, distant horizons, and the agricultural landscape that defines The County.
5
Cross-Country Ski Open Fields
When snow covers the dormant fields, Westfield's open terrain provides excellent backcountry skiing for those who prefer making their own tracks.

Living in Westfield

Westfield offers remarkably affordable housing within easy commuting distance of Presque Isle and Caribou. The town has no commercial development—residents drive to neighboring communities for shopping and services. But for those who value space, quiet, and connection to working farmland, Westfield provides a lifestyle that combines rural character with practical accessibility. Many residents work in healthcare, education, or agriculture in the surrounding region.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Warm and pleasant, 65-78°F

winter

Very cold with heavy snow, 0-22°F

spring

Cool and wet, 32-54°F

fall

Crisp and colorful, 38-60°F

Local Wildlife & Nature

White-tailed deer Ruffed grouse Wild turkeys Red fox Snowshoe hare Hawks and owls Coyote

How to Get There

Westfield is located on Route 1 between Presque Isle and Caribou in central Aroostook County. The Northern Maine Regional Airport in Presque Isle is just 10 minutes away.

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Westfield outline

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Westfield from Presque Isle?

Westfield is about 10 minutes from downtown Presque Isle via Route 1, making it easy to access shopping, healthcare, and the regional airport while living in a rural setting.

Is potato farming still active in Westfield?

Yes. While the number of farms has consolidated over the decades, Westfield remains part of active potato country, with local fields producing crops each growing season.

What's the snowmobiling like?

Westfield connects to the ITS (Interconnected Trail System) that spans hundreds of miles across Aroostook County and into Canada. The region is famous for deep snow and well-groomed trails.

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