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Oxford County, western Maine, U.S. It consists
of a mountainous region bordered to
the west by New Hampshire and to the
north by Quebec, Can. The Appalachian
National Scenic Trail crosses the
Maine–New Hampshire border along the
Mahoosuc Range and traverses the
northern part of the county via Old Speck, Baldpate, and
Goose Eye mountains. The Androscoggin River bisects the
county from west to east. Other waterways include the
Swift, Saco, and Crooked rivers. Aziscohos, Kezar, and
Upper Richardson lakes are among the largest lakes.
Primary forest types are maple, birch, and beech, with
stands of pine, spruce, fir, and aspen. Public lands include
Grafton Notch State Park and White Mountain National
Forest.
The county was created in 1805 and named for Oxford,
Mass. The county seat is South Paris. Formerly an Abnaki
Indian settlement known as Pequawket, Fryeburg was one of
the state's first English farming communities. Rumford Falls
on the Androscoggin River provided hydropower for
Rumford's pulp and paper mills from the late 19th century.
The town was the site of a planned community in the early
20th century. Other communities are Mexico, Norway, and
Bethel. Sawmills, paper mills, and apple orchards contribute
to the economy. Area 2,078 square miles (5,383 square
km). Pop. (1990) 52,602; (1996 est.) 53,797.
Weather for the County seat of Oxford County
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