Connor Township, Maine
Open valley farms north of Caribou
Overview
Connor Township sits between Caribou and Van Buren with broad farm fields and pockets of spruce-fir forest. Snowmobile corridors cross the township, offering access to Valley communities and the Allagash region.
Key Facts
Population 418
Region Aroostook
County Aroostook
Founded Former plantation; deorganized 1945
Nearest City Caribou (10 minutes)
What Connor Township Is Known For
Connor Township Local Highlights
Agricultural landscape
Potatoes, grains, and dairy farms typical of northern Maine.
Trail crossroads
ITS routes connect Caribou to Van Buren and New Sweden.
Rural quiet
Low traffic and open skies for stargazing.
Things to Do
1
Ride Valley trails
Snowmobile north toward Van Buren or west toward Woodland/New Sweden.
2
Bird the fields
Watch for hawks and migrating geese over harvested ground.
3
Foliage drives
Cruise backroads during potato harvest for bright field colors.
Living in Connor Township
Connor has no commercial center; residents depend on Caribou for services. Winters are long, and open fields mean drifting snow.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Mild, 65-78 F
winter
Very cold, -15 to 15 F with deep snow
spring
Cool, 35-55 F
fall
Crisp, 40-58 F with broad sky views
How to Get There
North of Caribou via Route 161 and local farm roads toward Van Buren.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Connor Township outline
Key Facts
Population
418
Region
Aroostook
County
Aroostook
Founded
Former plantation; deorganized 1945
Nearest City
Caribou (10 minutes)