Passamaquoddy Indian Township Reservation

The Passamaquoddy Indian Township Reservation spans forest and waterway areas along the St. Croix River system in northeastern Maine. The land provides diverse habitats that form the core homeland of the tribal community.

The 1794 treaty between the Passamaquoddy and Massachusetts secured this nation a portion of their ancestral lands in Washington County. This agreement established legal recognition of the tribe and its territorial claims.

The Passamaquoddy people practice seasonal hunting and fishing that remain central to daily life and identity. These activities continue to shape how the community relates to their homeland and each other.

Visitors should understand this is a residential community with its own tribal governance, where respect for private land is important. It is wise to familiarize yourself with community guidelines before visiting.

The Passamaquoddy have preserved their own language, an Algonquian tongue that tribal members continue to learn and speak today. This linguistic survival is uncommon among many indigenous nations in the modern era.

Location: Washington County

GPS coordinates: 45.26560,-67.61220

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22