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Appleton.

Its Census reference point is in Central Maine Embayment, within Acadian Plains and Hills. Union lies about 4.8 miles south of Appleton by reference-point distance.

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A closer look at Appleton, Maine · USDA NAIP aerial photography
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Land around Appleton, Maine from above
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THE SETTINGCentral Maine Embayment

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYKnox County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Appleton on the map

THE APPLETON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Central Maine Embayment setting.

Appleton town has 32.7 square miles of land in Knox County. Its Census reference point is in Central Maine Embayment, within Acadian Plains and Hills.

Forested plains and hills contain numerous glacial lakes. Spruce-fir lowlands and hardwood-covered hills create a northern landscape that is generally gentler than the highlands to the west.

Regional context: Acadian Plains and Hills ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Appleton and Knox County

Appleton is associated with Knox County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Knox County

Appleton by land and water

The Census records 0.72 square miles of water within Appleton, or 2.2% of its total area. It is 65.6 percentage points lower than the 67.8% recorded for Knox County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Appleton town has 1 times the land area of nearby Union town (32.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

ME · legal townLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Appleton

44.2979° N, 69.2704° W

7.9 mi east–west extent8.5 mi north–south extent32.7 sq mi of land

2025 Census boundaries · independently fitted local outline. Orientation map, not a parcel survey.

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Appleton

Maine · 33.4 sq mi total

Land: 97.8%
Water: 2.2%

Community-wide measurements, not a parcel survey or a flood-risk rating.

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Appleton32.7 sq mi

Union32.2 sq mi

Hope22 sq mi

Land inside each Census boundary. Areas may overlap; this comparison does not describe lot sizes, prices, or buildable acreage.

The records for your land.

For a Appleton review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Appleton town
Reference point: 44.2979° N, 69.2704° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Appleton land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

Locate the parcel within Appleton

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Appleton. Check the Knox County geography against the actual property location.

Read the Central Maine Embayment setting

Central Maine Embayment belongs to Acadian Plains and Hills. Is the parcel on a wooded hill or lake-basin edge, and do the survey and access records identify its approach clearly?

Check the route, beyond Union

Union is 4.8 miles south of the Appleton reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Appleton resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON APPLETON

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.2979° N, 69.2704° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Appleton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Knox

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Knox ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Appleton data

View Census information selected by this legal town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Central Maine Embayment

Explore the agency mapping behind the Acadian Plains and Hills context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗

Additional Maine landowner resources

Maine LUPC maps and data

Zoning maps and parcel-viewer information for LUPC’s service area.

Maine shoreland resources

DEP guidance for researching municipal shoreland zoning and agency contacts.

FEMA flood maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Appleton.

Union lies about 4.8 miles south of Appleton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Appleton in context

Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Maine; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.

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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Appleton
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Appleton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Knox County. Appleton’s 32.7 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Appleton property in Central Maine Embayment?+

No. Central Maine Embayment is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Appleton boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Union as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.8 miles south of Appleton’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Appleton?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Appleton.
Your next chapter.

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Sell my land inAppleton.

Land in theCentral Maine Embayment setting.