Maine’s Most Isolated Town Might Surprise You

Maine is full of quiet corners and wide-open spaces, but one spot stands out as the most isolated town in the state.

First off, isolation can mean different things to different people, and while some might call this town ‘isolated,’ for the folks who live there, it’s just everyday life.

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So, with that in mind, how do we know which city or town should be considered the most isolated in Maine?

This report highlights the most remote towns in each U.S. state, focusing on places where people can truly escape city noise, traffic, and other daily distractions. According to Vivid Maps, these isolated communities are ideal for anyone looking to get far from the nearest Starbucks or spend time well off the beaten path.

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Well, with all that in place, which town is being called the most isolated, and what are the criteria that make it so?

According to Vivid Maps and their report highlighting ‘The Most Isolated City in Each U.S. State Mapped,’ their pick for Maine is Eustis, a town in Franklin County with an estimated population of 641, based on 2020 Census data.

The town was first called Township No. 1 of Range 4, with Caleb Stevens moving his family there from New Hampshire as the original settlers.

Vivid Maps continues that around 1831, the northern half of the land was purchased by two men, including Charles Eustis, whose name the town carries today.

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And there you have it—Maine’s most isolated town is Eustis.

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