Madawaska, Aroostook County, Maine, USA

Madawaska is a community in Aroostook County, Maine, set within Maine’s forested interior, river valleys and rugged Atlantic margin. Madawaska lies on the Saint John River opposite Edmundston, New Brunswick, in the heart of northern Maine’s Acadian region. Much of its historic form emerged as Wabanaki history, lumbering, farming, fishing and border trade shaped settlement, with later suburban and commercial growth adding new layers. Forestry, agriculture, health care, tourism and small-scale manufacturing sustain local communities. Natural and built landmarks make the area recognizable to residents and visitors alike.