Maine land real estate

Maine land overview

Maine is the only state with 1 syllable and the only state in the contiguous U.S. that borders only 1 state. It's the largest state in New England, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. The majority of Maine is uninhabited wilderness and forested, having the most forest cover of any U.S. state. But its remote landscapes are made up of more than just timberland. It's also home to mountains, tidal creeks, lakes, streams, bays, inlets, salt marshes, and sandy beaches. Maine has over 3,000 coastal islands, many of which are private property, that actually hit the market every once in a while. Several of these islands are preserved in Acadia National Park, which is over 49,000 acres. Northern Maine, especially Aroostook County, includes some quality farmland and is known for growing potatoes. There's a reason it's nicknamed "Vacationland," as people flock from all over to hunt big game, fish in glacial lakes, or buy a slice of oceanfront property on its jagged, rocky coastline.