Welcome to Wytopitlock ...
Wytopitlock is located in Aroostook County<1>.
The location of Wytopitlock has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Wytopitlock, you might consider that their post office opened in 1874.
Wytopitlock is 340 feet [104 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Wytopitlock lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Wytopitlock (for example, toward McAdam (NB)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Atlantic Time Zone (AST/ADT).
The telephone area code for Wytopitlock: (207)
The ZIP code for Wytopitlock: 04497<4>
Communities near Wytopitlock ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Wytopitlock.
- Mattawamkeag
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattawamkeag
- Mattawamkeag is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mattawamkeag <5>
- Danforth
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Danforth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danforth
- Danforth is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 584 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Danforth <5>
- Springfield
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
- Springfield is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 423 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springfield <5>
- Winn
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest) - Woodville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest) - Weston
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weston
- Weston is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Weston <5>
- Carroll
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carroll
- Carroll is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
- Carroll has also been known as:
- Carroll Plantation
- Reed Plantation
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reed Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed Plantation
- Reed Plantation is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 143 people
- Orient
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orient have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orient
- Orient is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 139 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orient <5>
- Haynesville
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haynesville
- Haynesville is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 112 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Wytopitlock. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Wytopitlock.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Wytopitlock. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Wytopitlock.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Wytopitlock. See our Newspapers Page for Wytopitlock.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Wytopitlock ...
Looking for more information about Wytopitlock? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Wytopitlock, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Wytopitlock.
Adding Wytopitlock to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Wytopitlock in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Wytopitlock was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Wytopitlock post office opened in 1874.
We also found Wytopitlock in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Wytopitlock.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wytopitlock. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Aroostook County: www.aroostook.me.us/
The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maine's counties, including Aroostook, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Wytopitlock - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Wytopitlock). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Wytopitlock or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |