Eagle Lake, Maine

Eagle Lake is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 772 at the 2020 census. The town was named by a body of troops heading from Bangor to the Aroostook War for the many eagles that they saw around the lake. A total of 49.0% of the population speaks French, reflecting a trend in Northeastern Maine.

Eagle Lake, Maine
Town
Location of Eagle Lake, Maine
Coordinates: 47°3′38″N 68°35′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyAroostook
VillagesEagle Lake
Plaisted
Area
  Total4.26 sq mi (11.04 km2)
  Land3.96 sq mi (10.24 km2)
  Water0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2)
Elevation
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total553
  Density139.82/sq mi (53.99/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04739
Area code207
FIPS code23-19420
GNIS feature ID0582451
Websitewww.townofeaglelake.org
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