Map of Maine

The state of Maine, the northeasternmost state in the contiguous United States, is located in the New England region. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest, and the Gulf of Maine to the southeast.

About the map:

This map of Maine State shows the Canada–United States border, the state borders, states, state capital, islands, county borders, counties, county seats and important cities.

County seats are indicated by a red circle, white circles indicate cities, and the capital of Maine is indicated by a star in the red circle. The larger the city in terms of population, the larger the circle on the map and the larger the font of the city name.

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Key Facts:

The Great Seal of the State of Maine	Flag of Maine
Capital:	Augusta
Largest city:	Portland
Largest metropolitan area:	Portland
Largest county by population:	Cumberland County
Largest county by area:	Aroostook County
Area:	35,380 sq mi (91,633 km2)
Population (2025):	1,414,874[1]
Density:	44/sq mi (16.9/km2)
Dimensions:	Length 320 mi (515 km) Width 210 mi (330 km)
Latitude:	42° 58′ N to 47° 28′ N
Longitude:	66° 57′ W to 71° 5′ W
Elevation:	Highest elevation (Mount Katahdin) - 5,270 ft (1,606.4 m) Lowest elevation (Atlantic Ocean) - 0 ft (0 m)
Official language:	None
Religion (2022):[2]	41% - Protestantism 21% - Catholicism 1% - Unitarian/Universalist 5% - Judaism 1% - New Age 30% - Unaffiliated 1% - other religions
Racial/ethnic groups (2025):[1]	89.3% White 2.8% Hispanic or Latino 2.9% Black or African American 3.4% Two or more races 1.6% Asian 0.7% Native American or Alaska Native 0% Pacific Islander
Median household income (2024):	$74,733[1]
USPS abbreviation:	ME
ISO 3166 code:	US-ME
Time zone:	UTC−05:00 (Eastern) Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT)
The Official Website of the State of Maine:	www.maine.gov

About the State of Maine

Maine is the northeasternmost state of the United States and belongs to the New England region. It shares a land border with only one U.S. state, New Hampshire, to the west, which makes it the only state that borders exactly one other state. Maine also borders two Canadian provinces: Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. The Atlantic Ocean forms its southeastern boundary. The state covers a total area of 35,380 square miles (91,633 km²) and ranks as the largest state in New England. The 2020 United States census counted 1,362,359 residents. Maine has the highest median age of any state, and it remains among the most sparsely populated states east of the Mississippi River. Its official nickname is "the Pine Tree State," and its motto is Dirigo ("I lead").

Where is the state of Maine in the United States of America?

Augusta serves as the state capital. It had 18,899 residents in 2020, which places it among the least populous state capitals in the country. Portland, the largest city, had 68,408 residents and acts as the state's main commercial, financial, and transportation center. Its metropolitan area holds about two-fifths of the state's population. Other major cities include Lewiston, Bangor, and South Portland.

Maine's economy depends on natural resources, manufacturing, health care, and services. The state leads the nation in lobster landings and supplies the large majority of the American lobster catch. It also ranks as the largest producer of wild blueberries in the United States. Forests cover most of the state and support timber, pulp, and paper industries. Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, builds destroyers for the U.S. Navy. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery employs thousands of workers. Major private employers include MaineHealth, the outdoor retailer L.L.Bean, and IDEXX Laboratories.

Tourism makes up a major share of the state economy and draws more than 15 million visitors each year. Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island ranks among the most visited national parks in the country. The nearby town of Bar Harbor serves as its main gateway. Baxter State Park contains Mount Katahdin, the state's highest peak and the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Coastal attractions include Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Old Orchard Beach, Ogunquit, and Kennebunkport. Inland, Moosehead Lake and the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument attract visitors who come for hunting, fishing, canoeing, and snowmobiling.

Brief History

Wabanaki peoples, including the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, Mi'kmaq, and Abenaki, lived in the region for thousands of years before European contact.

In 1604, Pierre Dugua and Samuel de Champlain founded a short-lived French settlement on Saint Croix Island. English colonists established the Popham Colony near the Kennebec River in 1607 but abandoned it the following year. Massachusetts Bay Colony extended its authority over Maine's settlements during the 1650s and bought the Gorges proprietary claim in 1677. Throughout the colonial era, English, French, and Wabanaki forces fought repeatedly for control of the territory.

During the American Revolution, the Royal Navy burned Falmouth, now Portland, in 1775. British occupation of eastern Maine during the War of 1812 strengthened the movement to separate from Massachusetts. Through the Missouri Compromise, Maine became the twenty-third state on March 15, 1820.

The Webster–Ashburton Treaty of 1842 settled the northeastern boundary dispute with British North America. In 1851, Maine became the first state to pass a statewide prohibition law.

Lumber, shipbuilding, fishing, and textiles drove the economy in the 1800s. Paper manufacturing and tourism later became central industries, and manufacturing jobs declined in the late twentieth century.

Major cities in Maine

• Portland
• Lewiston
• Bangor
• South Portland
• Auburn

• Biddeford
• Scarborough
• Sanford
• Brunswick
• Westbrook

• Saco
• Augusta
• Windham
• Gorham
• Waterville

• York
• Falmouth
• Kennebunk
• Wells
• Orono

Counties in Maine

There are 16 counties in the U.S. state of Maine.

List of counties in Maine

Maine County Map

Geography of Maine

Maine covers about 35,380 square miles, including roughly 4,500 square miles of water. Forests occupy nearly 89 percent of its land, the highest share of any U.S. state.

Glaciers carved the state's terrain during the last ice age and left behind thousands of lakes, ponds, and drowned river valleys. The Appalachian Mountains cross the western and north-central regions. There, Mount Katahdin rises to 5,270 feet and marks the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. The Penobscot, Kennebec, Androscoggin, Saco, and St. John rivers drain the interior. Moosehead Lake, the state's largest freshwater body, spans about 117 square miles.

The coastline measures about 228 miles in a straight line. Its many bays, peninsulas, and inlets extend the tidal shoreline to about 3,500 miles. More than 3,000 islands lie offshore, including Mount Desert Island, the site of Acadia National Park.

Maine has a humid continental climate with long, cold winters and mild summers. Northern and interior areas get more than 100 inches of snow each year, while coastal areas average 50 to 70 inches. The Atlantic Ocean moderates temperatures along the shore, which keeps summers cooler and winters less severe. Annual precipitation ranges from 40 to 50 inches and falls fairly evenly across the year. Nor'easters often bring heavy snow and strong winds. The state recorded its lowest temperature, −50°F, at Big Black River in 2009.

Below you will find a list of the largest lakes and the longest rivers in Maine.

Major Rivers in Maine

Major Lakes in Maine

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References

1. ^ QuickFacts Maine. U.S. Census Bureau.
2. ^ "American Values Atlas: Religious Tradition in Maine". Public Religion Research Institute.