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Name: Maxfield, Maine, USA
Address: Maxfield, Maine, USA

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Maxfield was originally established as part of the Brighton Academy grant. It is named after an early settler with the last name McIntosh. It was referred to as Mac's Field which later became Maxfield. The town was established in the 1820s and was destroyed by a forest fire in the late 1820s. Because of the fire many settlers left and never came back.

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Native American Directory: Vital Records of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin

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The Lost Kitchen: Recipes and a Good Life Found in Freedom, Maine: A Cookbook

Little Local Maine Cookbook

American Cookery: The Historic Colonial Cookbook First Published in 1796

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1839 - Maxfield

Maxfield, Maine
Penobscot county. This town was incorporated in 1824. It is watered by Piscataquis river and Seboois stream. It lies 111 miles N.N.W. from Augusta and 25 E. by N. from Dover. Population, 1837, 215. Wheat crop, same year, 1,304 bushels.

The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1906 - Maxfield

Maxfield, a post-township (town) of Penobscot co., Me., about 36 miles N. of Bangor, is intersected by the Piscataquis River. Pop. in 1900, 115.

Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

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Moosehead Lake: Start your visit to Maxfield with a trip to nearby Moosehead Lake, which is the largest lake in Maine. This pristine, 40-mile long lake is perfect for all sorts of outdoor activities, including fishing, kayaking, boating, and swimming. You might even spot a moose along the shoreline!

Baxter State Park: Located about an hour's drive from Maxfield, Baxter State Park is a true gem for nature enthusiasts. The park boasts over 200,000 acres of wilderness, including the stunning Mount Katahdin, the highest peak in Maine. Hiking, camping, and wildlife watching are some of the popular activities here.

Sebec Lake: Another nearby lake worth exploring is Sebec Lake. It's a bit quieter than Moosehead Lake but offers equally beautiful scenery. Rent a cabin or camp by the lake, and don't forget to try your hand at fishing or take a leisurely paddle in a canoe.

Hiking Trails: Maxfield and the surrounding areas offer some fantastic hiking opportunities. Beyond Baxter State...

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