Town of Carrabassett Valley

Carrabassett Valley is a town in Franklin County, incorporated on October 26, 1971 from township T3 R2 BKP, WKR. The area, part of William Bingham's Kennebec Purchase, had been variously known as Jerusalem Township, Sugarloaf Township, and Carrabassett Plantation.

Home to Sugarloaf Mountain and its ski area, the town has more houses than the population might suggest, many being seasonal for winter recreation.

The Appalachian Trail passes north-south through the western end of this double township community along the western side of North and South Crocker Mountains. One branch crosses Sugarloaf, a point of controversy for several years as hikers and developers have asserted their competing interests.

Carrabassett Valley is served by Maine combined Routes 16/27 from Farmington (27) and Anson (16) and by a regional airport.

From Maine: An Encyclopedia (www.themaineencyclopedia.com)