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Caribou.

Its Census reference point is in Aroostook Lowlands, within Acadian Plains and Hills. Fort Fairfield lies about 5.5 miles southeast of Caribou by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of downtown Caribou, Maine, the second largest city in Aroostook County (pop. 7,396).
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Aerial view of downtown Caribou, Maine, the second largest city in Aroostook County (pop. 7,396).

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THE SETTINGAroostook Lowlands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYAroostook County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Caribou on the map

THE CARIBOU LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Aroostook Lowlands setting.

Caribou city has 79.3 square miles of land in Aroostook County. Its Census reference point is in Aroostook Lowlands, 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

Caribou and Aroostook County

Caribou is associated with Aroostook 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.

Aroostook County

Caribou by land and water

The Census records 0.8 square miles of water within Caribou, or 1% of its total area. It is 1.3 percentage points lower than the 2.3% recorded for Aroostook County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Caribou city has 1 times the land area of nearby Fort Fairfield town (77 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Caribou land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Caribou

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

02

Read the Aroostook Lowlands setting

Aroostook Lowlands 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?

03

Check the route, beyond Fort Fairfield

Fort Fairfield is 5.5 miles southeast of the Caribou 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.

Caribou 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 CARIBOU

USGS National Map

Begin at 46.8365° N, 67.9361° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Caribou ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Caribou

Use this municipal 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 City Of Caribou ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Aroostook

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 Aroostook ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Caribou data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Aroostook Lowlands

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 mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Caribou.

Fort Fairfield lies about 5.5 miles southeast of Caribou by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Caribou in context

NSEWFort Fairfield · 5.5 miles1Limestone · 6 miles2Fort Fairfield · 6.9 miles3Limestone · 7.2 miles4Washburn · 8.8 miles5Woodland · 9.3 miles6OUTER RING: 9.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Fort Fairfield5.5 mi · legal town
  2. 2
    Limestone6 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Fort Fairfield6.9 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Limestone7.2 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Washburn8.8 mi · legal town
  6. 6
    Woodland9.3 mi · legal town
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 Caribou
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 Caribou?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Aroostook County. Caribou’s 79.3 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Caribou property in Aroostook Lowlands?+

No. Aroostook Lowlands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Caribou 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 Fort Fairfield as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.5 miles southeast of Caribou’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 Caribou?+

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.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Caribou.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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