Brownfield is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States.

The area was once territory of the Pequawket Abenaki Indians, whose main village was located at what is today Fryeburg.

It was granted on January 23, 1764, by the Massachusetts General Court to Captain Henry Young Brown for his services in the French and Indian Wars.

Brown was required to settle 38 families by June 10, 1770, with a minister recruited by three years after that.

The township was first organized as Brownfield Plantation, named in honor of its principal proprietor.

[3] Farming was the chief occupation, with the Saco River providing water power for industry.

Products of the mills included flour, long lumber, barrel staves, rocking chairs, clothing, carriages, sleighs and harness.

After the Civil War, the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad passed through the town, following the general course of the river.

In an effort to replace lost commerce, a ski resort was proposed for Burnt Meadow Mountain.

The racial makeup of the town was 98.88% White, 0.16% Native American, 0.08% Pacific Islander, and 0.88% from two or more races.