Aroostook County Hunting Land For Sale

Aroostook county hunting land for sale in Benedicta, Maine.  Located in the unorganized community of Benedicta is a 75± acre parcel of timberland.  The parcel is surrounded by other tracts of working forest and farm fields.  The parcel is off-grid as it is about 1.5 miles from utility power.  A private gravel road bisects the property and provides seasonal access to it.  The acreage has been managed as a timber holding and has a good mix of softwood as well as stands of hardwood located on it.  There is a potential for views if a building site were to be cleared of the mature timber.

The boundaries of the property are marked with paint on the north, east and west sides of the parcel.  The southern line has some flagging along its boundary.  The parcel is a nice rectangularly shaped property, and has great southern and western exposure for both views as well as an off-grid solar system.  The land has a maximum elevation of 610 feet above sea level and slopes downward to the west to an elevation of 530 feet above sea level.  At the low point on the property a small brook bisects the parcel.  That area has a good stocking of eastern white cedar.  Maple and beach trees are the primary species found at the high point on the property.  The land surrounding the property is largely farm fields and tracts of working forest.  This is a very good property to have a hunting camp or an off-grid home.  The local ATV and snowmobile trails can be accessed from the property, but do not go through the property.  This adds convenience without sacrificing privacy.

The outdoor recreation opportunities in the Benedicta area are exceptional.  There are several good trout streams nearby, as well as small lakes and ponds for fishing.  Hunters will find all of Maine’s game animals present.  Moose, deer, and bear can be found as well as small game animals like snowshoe hare, grouse and woodcock.  Recreational vehicle enthusiasts will find some well maintained snowmobile trails that are available from the property.  During the Spring, Summer and Fall ATV trails are nearby as well.  Close by you will find Baxter State Park, Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument as well as Penobscot River Trails. 

Benedicta is an unorganized community in southern Aroostook County.  The population of Benedicta is 225 people.  Since Benedicta is unorganized, the property taxes are very low.  The communities of Sherman, Patten and East Millinocket are all short drives where you can find groceries, hardware and other supplies.  Healthcare can be found in Patten, Houlton as well as Millinocket.

This property could be a great wood lot as well as an off-grid cabin or homesite.  It has very good access, and lots of privacy.  The outdoor recreational opportunities here are endless.  It is just 4 miles from the interstate and a short drive to area businesses.  Call today to make this property yours.