Macwahoc Plantation

About Macwahoc Plantation Maine

Macwahoc Plantation Maine is located along the southern border of Aroostook County. Its name comes from the Abenaki language, translating to 'bog or wet ground.' The plantation sits at an elevation of 413 feet above sea level and covers a total area of 29.6 square miles (76.7 square kilometers), which includes 29.4 square miles of land and 0.15 square miles of water. As of the 2020 decennial census, Macwahoc Plantation had a population of 62 residents. The postal ZIP code serving the community is 04451.

Community Services and Government

Municipal clerk services and the local office operate at 445 US Highway 2. The Town of Macwahoc Plantation serves as a local non-member facility operator for excavation and utility notification under Maine Public Utilities Commission damage prevention regulations. Law enforcement protection and emergency dispatch are coordinated through the Aroostook County Sheriff's Office and the Maine State Police. Winter road maintenance, such as snow plowing and ice control for major roadway sections like U.S. Route 2A, is contracted through the Maine Department of Transportation.

Transportation

U.S. Route 2 runs directly through Macwahoc Plantation, linking drivers southwest toward Mattawamkeag and north into Aroostook County. Maine State Route 170 has its northern terminus at U.S. Route 2 in Macwahoc Plantation and heads south toward Kingman and Springfield. Route 2 crosses Molunkus Stream on the Molunkus Bridge, which is 0.16 miles southwest of Route 170. Kingman Road carries Route 170 over Macwahoc Stream on the Kingman Road Bridge, situated roughly 0.38 miles southeast of Route 2. For transit needs, the community is included in the rural service territory of the Aroostook Regional Transportation System (ARTS).

Local Economy and Education

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics places Macwahoc Plantation in the Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan statistical area. Agriculture and logging are traditional industries in the area, and York Firewood operates along U.S. Route 2 as a registered firewood and timber vendor. According to the U.S. Department of Education ACS-ED profile, the estimated median household income was $28,696.

The Macwahoc Plantation School Department does not operate any physical school buildings within the plantation. Instead, it participates in Alternative Organizational Structure 90 (AOS 90, also called the Eastern Maine Area School System). Educational services are provided through Maine School Administrative District 30 (MSAD 30), which is based in Lee: public elementary students attend Lee/Winn Elementary School (grades Pre-K through 4) in Winn; students in grades 5 through 8 attend Mount Jefferson Junior High School in Lee; and secondary students attend Lee Academy, an independent secondary school in Lee.

Outdoor Recreation and Landmarks

Outdoor activities are an important part of life and the local economy in Macwahoc. Macwahoc Stream flows through the area, offering wildlife habitat as well as opportunities for paddling and fishing. The Two Rivers ATV Club serves the Macwahoc and Molunkus area, connecting riders to local ATV trail systems. Canoeing, hunting, and snowmobiling are also popular activities across the plantation. On Houlton Road, the Macwahoc Veterans Honor Roll stands as a memorial honoring military veterans from the community and surrounding area.