Mt Pleasant, West Rockport, ME 04865

## Overview Nestled near the summit of Mt. Pleasant Road in the hills between West Rockport and Hope, Maine, this public drinking spring has long served as a refreshing stop for locals and travelers passing through Knox County. Situated at the highest point along the road, the spring emerges naturally from the elevated terrain of the Camden Hills region — an area known for its glacially shaped ridges and clean groundwater fed by the granite and metamorphic bedrock typical of midcoast Maine. The water has been piped through PVC for easy access, and visitors have historically used this as a drinking water source. The spring is marked by a section of cedar fencing and a gravel turnout, making it relatively easy to spot once you know what to look for. At an elevation of roughly 600–700 feet, the surrounding landscape offers a pleasant mix of wooded hillsides and rural Maine scenery. ## Directions 1. From **Route 17** (between Rockport and Hope), turn onto **Mt. Pleasant Road** (also known as Mt. Pleasant Street). Mt. Pleasant Road forms a loop that reconnects with Route 17, so it can be accessed from either end. 2. Follow Mt. Pleasant Road as it climbs in elevation through a wooded, rural landscape. 3. As you approach the **highest point** of the road, look for a **section of cedar fencing** on the roadside with a **gravel turnout** running across from it. 4. The spring is located right by the cedar fencing. Pull off onto the gravel turnout to park safely off the road. 5. **GPS coordinates:** 44.193557, -69.182024 — the nearest address is approximately 480 Mt. Pleasant Street, Rockport, ME 04856. ## What to Expect The spring flows from a PVC pipe set into the hillside near the cedar fencing, providing a steady and accessible stream of water. The gravel turnout offers enough space to pull a vehicle off the road comfortably. The setting is quiet and rural, surrounded by the rolling, forested hills characteristic of inland Knox County. Because the spring sits at the highest point of Mt. Pleasant Road, the area can be exposed to wind and weather — visitors in cooler months should dress accordingly. Flow may vary seasonally, with the strongest output typically occurring in spring and early summer after snowmelt and rain. During dry late-summer periods, flow may diminish. While this spring has been historically used as a drinking water source by the local community, water quality has not been independently verified, and conditions can change over time. Visitors should use their own discretion regarding consumption. The drive along Mt. Pleasant Road itself is scenic and worth the trip, offering glimpses of the surrounding hills and a taste of quiet, inland Maine far removed from the busier coastal towns nearby.