West Central Franklin, Maine

Coordinates: 44°48′35″N 70°37′32″W / 44.80972°N 70.62556°W / 44.80972; -70.62556
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West Central Franklin, Maine
West Central Franklin, Maine is located in Maine
West Central Franklin, Maine
West Central Franklin, Maine
Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°48′35″N 70°37′32″W / 44.80972°N 70.62556°W / 44.80972; -70.62556
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyFranklin
Area
 • Total104.7 sq mi (271.2 km2)
 • Land104.0 sq mi (269.3 km2)
 • Water0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2)
Elevation
2,037 ft (621 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code207
FIPS code23-82235
GNIS feature ID582803

West Central Franklin is an unorganized territory located in Franklin County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, the location had a total population of 1.[1] Most of this area has never been organized. The only exception was a short-lived incorporated town in the 19th century (Township 6 was briefly incorporated as the town of Berlin).

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the location has a total area of 104.7 square miles (271.2 km2), of which 104.0 square miles (269.3 km2) is land and 0.7 square mile (1.9 km2) is water. The total area is 0.69% water.

The territory consists of three townships along the western edge of the county, south of Rangeley Plantation and north of Weld, namely Township D, Township E, and Township 6 (North of Weld).

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19702
20100
20201
U.S. Decennial Census[2]

As of the 2010 Census,[3] there are no people living in the location.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: West Central Franklin UT, Franklin County, Maine". Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.