Penobscot

Penobscot, county, east-central Maine, U.S. Located in a highland region, the county contains many lakes, rivers, and ponds, foremost among them being the Penobscot River, the longest in the state; nearly all of the river’s 350-mile (560-km) course is through the county. Timberland is primarily spruce and fir, with stands of maple, birch, and aspen. Public lands include Scraggly Lake Management Unit and Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park. The county is also the home of the Penobscot...