Our harsh Maine winters and the process of frost heaving brought more stones to the surface each year, requiring constant removal producing more rock piles.

We uncovered this rockpile in 2024. At first, we thought it was a simple dirt pile because the surface was covered with brush. As we cleared the brush away, we discovered that it consists mostly of rocks.  Judging by its size and composition, we concluded that this formation had to be a human creation.

Over the past many decades, this location also became a logical place for subsequent generations of occupants, including us, to discard more logs and branches. When you look around, you’ll notice that there are several logs in various stages of decay.

As you continue on the mindfulness trail, you will see more examples of smaller rock piles, but not such large mounds as this. As they worked the field, they would fill a cart with rocks and dump it at the nearest edge. These piles are evidence of the boundary between the original plowed field and the never-plowed forest.

You may even spot an undiscovered rock pile that will help us more precisely define the boundaries.

As you study these piles, you may conclude that these are simply piles of rocks signifying nothing. We welcome your opinions and observations. You can contribute them below.

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