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Blackwoods Scenic Byway

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Hancock County Planning Commission

 Scenic Byways 
Communities in Maine can seek designation of scenic byways at both the state and national level. Designation as a scenic byway is a way from communities to promote recognized archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and/or scenic qualities located along identified roadways.

The Blackwoods Scenic Byway is currently the only designated scenic byway in Washington County. WCCOG serves on the advisory board for the Blackwoods Scenic Byway, which typically meets quality to address issues such as interpretative signage, and preservation of scenic vistas.

Scenic Byway for Coastal Washington County
Washington County Council of Governments has begun discussions with Maine DOT, local communities and other interested stakeholders regarding designation of a "Down East Coastal" byway between Steuben and Calais.

WCCOG is working with communities, MaineDOT and other stakeholders to explore the concept of a scenic byway in coastal Washington County. The above map depicts roads that may be included in a proposed byway running from Steuben to Calais.  Click on the above image to download a larger version of the map.

Byway Concept Hand-out (PDF 210 KB) 2/10/2010

As we explore this concept further, we'd like to know what you think. Please take few minutes to complete our online survey.

For more information, please contact Jeremy Gabrielson at 255-0983.

WCCOG is a municipal membership organization that delivers a wide range of customized planning, advisory
and resources development services to help communities build the future of Washington County, Maine.

Calais Office
Washington County Council of Gov'ts
PO Box 631, Calais, ME 04619
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Machias Office
Washington County Council of Gov'ts
PO Box 617, Machias, ME 04654
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