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Maxfield.

Its Census reference point is in Central Foothills, within Acadian Plains and Hills. Howland lies about 3.6 miles south of Maxfield by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Maxfield, Maine
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Maxfield, Maine · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Maxfield, Maine from above

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THE SETTINGCentral Foothills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPenobscot County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Maxfield on the map

THE MAXFIELD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Central Foothills setting.

Maxfield town has 18.9 square miles of land in Penobscot County. Its Census reference point is in Central Foothills, 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

Maxfield and Penobscot County

Maxfield is associated with Penobscot 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.

Penobscot County

Maxfield by land and water

The Census records 0.27 square miles of water within Maxfield, or 1.4% of its total area. It is 3.1 percentage points lower than the 4.5% recorded for Penobscot County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Maxfield town has 54.2% of the land area of nearby Howland town (34.9 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Maxfield 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 Maxfield

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

02

Read the Central Foothills setting

Central Foothills 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 Howland

Howland is 3.6 miles south of the Maxfield 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.

Maxfield 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 MAXFIELD

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.3159° N, 68.7396° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Maxfield ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Maxfield 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 Foothills

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 Maxfield.

Howland lies about 3.6 miles south of Maxfield by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Maxfield in context

NSEWHowland · 3.6 miles1Howland · 5.1 miles2Seboeis · 5.4 miles3Medford · 7.8 miles4Lake View · 7.9 miles5Enfield · 8 miles6OUTER RING: 8 MILES
  1. 1
    Howland3.6 mi · legal town
  2. 2
    Howland5.1 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Seboeis5.4 mi · plantation
  4. 4
    Medford7.8 mi · legal town
  5. 5
    Lake View7.9 mi · plantation
  6. 6
    Enfield8 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 Maxfield
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 Maxfield?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Penobscot County. Maxfield’s 18.9 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Maxfield property in Central Foothills?+

No. Central Foothills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Maxfield 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 Howland as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.6 miles south of Maxfield’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 Maxfield?+

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 Maxfield.
Your next chapter.

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