The Machias River flows through Washington County in northeastern Maine, and was used as a seasonal migration route by native Americans. Settled as early as 1633, it was an important source of lumber for the British during the American Revolution, and continued in production until the late 1800's. Now the forest is primarily pine, hemlock and spruce, and as part of the Machias River Corridor is protected to preserve it's natural features, including the country's largest self-sustaining wild Atlantic salmon run.
The Machias River flows through Washington County in northeastern Maine, and was used as a seasonal migration route by native Americans. Settled as early as 1633, it was an important source of lumber for the British during the American Revolution, and continued in production until the late 1800's. Now the forest is primarily pine, hemlock and spruce, and as part of the Machias River Corridor is protected to preserve it's natural features, including the country's largest self-sustaining wild Atlantic salmon run.