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Somerset County, west-central Maine, U.S. It
consists of a mountain-and-plateau
region bordered by Quebec, Can., to
the northwest and drained by the Moose
and Kennebec rivers. Other waters
include Flagstaff, Seboomook, and
Brassua lakes. The Appalachian
National Scenic Trail traverses the county between Bigelow
Preserve on the west and Bald Mountain on the east. Major
forest types are spruce, fir, maple, birch, and aspen.
Somerset county was organized in 1809 and named for
Somerset, Eng. Skowhegan is the county seat. The principal
communities, including Fairfield, Madison, Pittsfield,
Norridgewock, and Anson, are located in the southern
reaches of the county. The economy relies upon logging,
paper milling, and tourism, including hunting and fishing.
Area 3,927 square miles (10,171 square km). Pop. (1990)
49,767; (1996 est.) 52,507.
Weather for the County seat of Somerset County
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