Somerset County, Administrative county in western Maine, United States
Somerset County spans 4,094 square miles of mountainous terrain, containing numerous lakes, rivers, and forests of spruce, fir, maple, and birch trees.
The county was established in 1809 from portions of Kennebec County and received its name from Somerset County in England.
Local communities maintain traditions through seasonal festivals, logging heritage celebrations, and outdoor recreational activities across thirty-three municipalities.
The county seat of Skowhegan serves as the administrative center, hosting government offices and providing essential services for the 50,477 residents.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the county, connecting natural landmarks from Bigelow Preserve through Bald Mountain.
Location: Maine
Inception: 1809
Capital city: Skowhegan
Shares border with: Piscataquis County, Kennebec County, Les Etchemins, Aroostook County, Penobscot County, Waldo County, Franklin County, Le Granit, Beauce-Sartigan, Montmagny
Website: http://somersetcounty-me.org
GPS coordinates: 45.13291,-69.85400
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50
Gulf Hagas
57.1 km
Sugarloaf Mountain
37.8 km
Tumbledown Mountain
69.4 km
Mount Kineo
63.8 km
Norridgewock
40.8 km
Flagstaff Lake
36.8 km
Mount Bigelow
34.1 km
Saddleback Mountain
55.7 km
Moxie Falls
26.4 km
Smalls Falls
60.4 km
Mount Blue (Maine)
59.2 km
Mount Blue State Park
60.6 km
Eagle Lake Tramway
137.2 km
Katahdin
41.6 km
Crocker Mountain (Maine)
42.6 km
New Portland Wire Bridge
32.9 km
Coburn Mountain
43 km
Lily Bay State Park
54.2 km
Bigelow Preserve
35.1 km
Lakewood Theater
34.1 km
Saddleback Horn
53.8 km
South Crocker Mountain
42.5 km
Kibby Mountain
62.7 km
L. C. Bates Museum
55.3 km
Lowes Bridge
42.6 km
Kineo Cottage Row Historic District
62.8 km
Bailey Farm Windmill
30.7 km
Hiram Ramsdell House
56.4 kmReviews
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