Population17,409 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
Big Lakes and a High Mountain Horizon
Piscataquis County, MainePiscataquis County stretches from Dover-Foxcroft toward a landscape associated with Moosehead Lake and Mount Katahdin. Greenville, Monson, and the southern towns give this expansive inland county several starting points for understanding its geography. Its history includes the narrow-gauge Monson Railroad and extensive forest industries. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 17,409 residents in Piscataquis County, Maine, on July 1, 2025.
Piscataquis County at a Glance
Population17,409 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatDover-Foxcroft
Largest MunicipalityDover-Foxcroft
Established1838
Total Area, Including Water4,378.037 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Major RoutesME 6 · ME 15 · ME 23
Area Codes207
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Piscataquis County
Piscataquis County was incorporated in 1838 from parts of Penobscot and Somerset counties. Its original territory reached the Canadian border, but the northern portion transferred to Aroostook County in 1844. The county’s name has Abenaki origins associated with a river branch. Later economic chapters included forestry and the narrow-gauge Monson Railroad, which began operating in 1883. These changing boundaries and transportation connections place Dover-Foxcroft’s county-seat role within a much larger inland landscape.
Dover-Foxcroft anchors the county’s southern community network, while Greenville and Monson provide other points of orientation. Moosehead Lake and Mount Katahdin give the county a landscape of substantial distances, water, and high terrain. A visit focused on a town center will differ greatly from a lake or mountain trip. Choosing a specific area first makes planning more realistic than treating this large county as one compact destination with nearby attractions. Peaks-Kenny State Park brings visitors to the shore of Sebec Lake near Dover-Foxcroft. Its beach, trails and campground support different kinds of visits, from a short lakeside stop to a longer stay. Facilities are seasonal, so an autumn or winter outing does not offer the same services as a summer visit. Use the park's current information to check access and decide which activities fit the season. Katahdin Cruises and the Moosehead Marine Museum connect Greenville's waterfront with the lake's transportation history. The historic Katahdin provides the centrepiece for narrated cruises, while the museum adds context to the vessels and work associated with Moosehead Lake. Choose a particular sailing from the official schedule; routes and durations vary. Booking information and seasonal operating dates matter when making the cruise the main purpose of a trip. Sebec Lake and Moosehead Lake are separate destinations with different experiences. Choose between a lakeside park visit and a scheduled cruise before setting the pace of the day.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Piscataquis County stretches from Dover-Foxcroft toward a landscape associated with Moosehead Lake and Mount Katahdin. Greenville, Monson, and the southern towns give this expansive inland county several starting points for understanding its geography.
Community History
Piscataquis County was incorporated in 1838 from parts of Penobscot and Somerset counties. Its original territory reached the Canadian border, but the northern portion transferred to Aroostook County in 1844.
Around the County
Dover-Foxcroft anchors the county’s southern community network, while Greenville and Monson provide other points of orientation. Moosehead Lake and Mount Katahdin give the county a landscape of substantial distances, water, and high terrain.
Give the great inland landscape room to unfold.
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Schools
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Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Greenville Consolidated School – Other; grades PK-12. 130 Pritham Ave., Greenville, ME 04441. 207-695-2666.
Brownville Elementary School – Elementary; grades 03-04. 774 Main Road, Brownville, ME 04414. 207-965-8184.
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School – Elementary; grades PK-04. 63 Harrison Avenue, Suite B, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. 207-564-6535.
Piscataquis Community Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-06. 25 Campus Drive, Guilford, ME 04443. 207-876-4301.
Milo Elementary School – Elementary; grades PK-02. 18 Belmont Street, Milo, ME 04463. 207-943-2122.
Penquis Valley Middle/High School – High; grades 05-12. 48 Penquis Drive, Milo, ME 04463. 207-943-7346.
Se Do Mo Cha Middle School – Middle; grades 05-08. 63 Harrison Avenue, Suite A, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. 207-564-6535.
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Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Northern Light Mayo Hospital – Critical Access Hospitals. 897 West Main Street, Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426. 207-564-4251.
Northern Light C A Dean Hospital – Critical Access Hospitals. 364 Pritham Ave, Greenville, ME 04441. 207-695-5209.
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HRSA health center finder — Locate community health centers by address or town.
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Emergency Services
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Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency — County preparedness and emergency-planning information.
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State Parks
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Maine park finder — Find state parks, historic sites and public lands.
State parks overview — Compare coastal, lakeside and mountain park settings.
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Park campground fees — Compare campsite fees and special camping charges.
Group camping — Find designated group-camping locations and arrangements.
RV and camper information — Check campground facilities and RV planning information.
Baxter State Park — Plan a visit using the park's own reservations and rules.
Acadia National Park — Plan visits to Maine's national park; it is not a state park.
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Trails
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Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands — Find trails on state-managed lands and current park notices.
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Baxter State Park hiking — Check trail access, reservations and seasonal rules before hiking.
Maine Island Trail Association — Find coastal island-trail membership and stewardship information.
Maine Coast Heritage Trust — Find coastal preserves and property-specific visitor guidance.
Maine Audubon sanctuaries — Find sanctuary trails and wildlife-watching destinations.
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Maine broadband authority — Find statewide broadband projects and connectivity programs.
Maine utility assistance — Find utility complaint assistance and consumer-service contacts.
Versant Power — Check service and outage information within Versant's territory.
Summit Natural Gas of Maine — Check natural-gas service availability and customer contacts.
Maine Drinking Water Program — Find public-water oversight and drinking-water information.
Dig Safe — Arrange utility marking before eligible excavation work.
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Brownville Public Library – 27 Church Street, Brownville, ME 04414. 207-965-8334.
Thompson Free Library – 186 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. 207-564-3350.
Shaw Public Library – Greenville – 9 Lily Bay Road, Greenville, ME 04441. 207-695-3579.
Guilford Memorial Library – 4 Library Street, Guilford, ME 04443. 207-876-4547.
Milo Free Public Library – 4 Pleasant Street, Milo, ME 04463. 207-943-2612.
Monson Public Library – 35 Greenville Road, Monson, ME 04464. 207-997-3676.
Harvey Memorial Library – 771 State Highway 150, Parkman, ME 04443. 207-876-3730.
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MaineCat catalog — Search participating Maine library collections.
Maine Memory Network — Explore historical photographs and records from Maine institutions.
Maine Historical Society — Find historical research collections and library access information.
Library of Congress — Search national digitized collections, maps and manuscripts.
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U.S. District Court for Maine — Find federal district-court locations and procedures.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Maine — Find federal bankruptcy-court forms and filing information.
Pine Tree Legal Assistance — Find civil legal-aid information and eligibility contacts.
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Maine REAL ID — Check official REAL ID documentation requirements.
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Transportation
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Penquis — Connect with the regional organization for transportation support and community services; confirm eligibility and booking arrangements.
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Maine Department of Transportation — Find transportation projects, travel information and agency services.
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Maine State Ferry Service — Check routes and schedules for state-served islands.
Amtrak Downeaster — Plan rail travel on the Brunswick-to-Boston corridor.
Concord Coach Lines — Check intercity coach routes and schedules serving Maine.
METRO Greater Portland Transit — Check bus routes within the Greater Portland service area.
Bangor Community Connector — Find bus services in the Bangor urban area.
Island Explorer — Check seasonal shuttle routes in the Acadia area.
Casco Bay Lines — Plan passenger-ferry trips to Casco Bay islands.
Maine Turnpike Authority — Find toll-road travel updates and toll information.
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USPS hold mail — Find temporary mail-hold options for eligible addresses.
USPS address changes — Find official mail-forwarding and change-of-address options.
USPS redelivery — Arrange redelivery of eligible missed items.
USPS pickup — Check carrier-pickup options for eligible packages.
USPS postage calculator — Estimate postage for a planned shipment.
U.S. Postal Inspection Service — Find mail-fraud reporting and postal-crime prevention resources.
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Veterans
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VA Maine Healthcare — Find VA hospitals, clinics and patient services in Maine.
VA locations — Locate VA facilities and services by address.
VA benefits — Find official federal veteran benefit information.
Maine Veterans Homes — Explore Maine veteran residential and long-term-care locations.
Maine Veterans Project — Find veteran support programs offered by this Maine nonprofit.
Maine CareerCenter veteran employment services — Connect with a CareerCenter for veteran employment assistance and hiring events.
VA education benefits — Explore education and training benefits and application guidance.
VA housing assistance — Find veteran housing-benefit programs and contacts.
VA records — Find ways to request and manage military or VA records.
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Maine JobLink — Search job postings and workforce opportunities in Maine.
Maine Department of Labor — Find state employment programs and labor information.
Maine state careers — Browse Maine state-government employment opportunities.
Maine unemployment services — Find official unemployment claim and account guidance.
Maine vocational rehabilitation — Find employment supports for people with disabilities.
Maine workforce education — Explore community-college workforce training programs.
USAJOBS — Search federal jobs by Maine location and occupation.
Apprenticeship job finder — Search registered apprenticeship opportunities.
CareerOneStop — Explore occupations, training and job-search tools.
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Get to Know Piscataquis County
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Local Questions
Piscataquis County Questions, Answered
Explore practical details about the county and the organizations that serve it.
The Blacksmith Shop Museum in Dover-Foxcroft is a specific starting point for learning about a skilled trade. Its surviving building adds context beyond a general account of the county; verify current visiting arrangements.
The American Woolen Company Foxcroft Mill connects a substantial industrial building with its waterside setting. It offers a tangible subject for exploring how work shaped the town.
The former Canadian Pacific station is documented as opening in 1889 for the International Railway of Maine. The historic station building gives a railway-focused visit a clear point of reference.
The Breakwater is documented as a sporting lodge on Kineo Island. It is a useful subject for learning about the lake’s built history, without assuming that the property currently offers public access.
The H. Hudson Law Office is a documented local landmark. Its modest scale provides a contrast with mills and stations and can prompt a closer look at everyday buildings in the town’s history.
Dover-Foxcroft area, Maine.
Sebec Lake scenery, trails, a beach and seasonal camping.
Confirm seasonal facility availability and current access before travelling.
Greenville, Maine.
Visitor information for Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum
Historic lake transportation, a marine museum and narrated cruises.
Visitor information for Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum
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Visitor information for Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum
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Explore these places
- Peaks-Kenny State Park — Dover-Foxcroft area. Sebec Lake scenery, trails, a beach and seasonal camping.
- Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum — Greenville. Historic lake transportation, a marine museum and narrated cruises.
Photo credits
- Blacksmith Shop Museum, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.jpg — Firespeaker; CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Kineo TheBreakwater2.jpg — Magicpiano; CC BY-SA 4.0.
- DoverFoxcroftME WoolenMill.jpg — Magicpiano; CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Greenville Jct ME station – CPR.jpg — Caseyjonz; Public domain.
- GuilfordME HHudsonLawOffice.jpg — Magicpiano; CC BY-SA 4.0.
Fact sources: MaineDOT public roads; 2020 Census municipal populations. Routes shown are selected major corridors, not a complete road list.
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