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Map of Maine

Maine is a first-level division of United States. Its largest mapped city is Portland, with about 135,866 people in the metropolitan area. The interactive map below is centred on Maine, and the tables list its 9 mapped cities along with the mountains, lakes, ports nearest to them.

Cities Mapped
9
Largest City
Portland
135,866
Country
United States
North America
Highest Point Mapped
1,917 m
Mount Washington

Interactive Map of Maine

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About Maine

Maine ( MAYN) is a state in the New England region of the United States, and the northeasternmost state in the contiguous United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest, and shares a maritime border with Nova Scotia. It is the only state to border only one other state (New Hampshire). Maine is the largest state in New England by total area, almost as large as the combined area of the remaining five states. Of the 50 U.S. states, it is the 12th-smallest by area, the 9th-least populous, the 13th-least densely populated, and the most rural. As of 2024, Maine's population stood at a Census-estimated 1,400,000, the state's highest-ever population estimate. Maine's capital is Augusta, while its most populous city is Portland.

The territory of Maine has been inhabited by Indigenous populations for about 12,000 years, after the glaciers retreated during the last ice age. At the time of European arrival, several Algonquian-speaking nations governed the area and these nations are now known as the Wabanaki Confederacy. The first European settlement in the area was by the French in 1604 on Saint Croix Island, founded by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons. The first English settlement was the short-lived Popham Colony, established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. A number of Irish and English settlements were established along the coast of Maine in the 1620s, although the rugged climate and conflict with the local Indigenous people and the French caused many to fail. Maine experienced significant warfare during the 17th century. As Maine entered the 18th century, only a half dozen European settlements had survived.

Loyalist and Patriot forces contended for Maine's territory during the American Revolution.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia: Maine (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Maine, United States
Image via Wikimedia Commons.

Maine in Depth

History

The earliest known inhabitants of the territory that is now Maine were Algonquian-speaking Wabanaki peoples, including the Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, Penobscot, Androscoggin, and Kennebec. During the later King Philip's War, many of these peoples would merge in one form or another to become the Wabanaki Confederacy, aiding the Wampanoag of Massachusetts and the Mahican of New York. Afterwards, many of these people were driven from their natural territories, but most of Maine's tribes continued, unchanged, until the American Revolution. Before this point, however, most of these people were considered separate nations. Many had adapted to living in permanent, Iroquois-inspired settlements, while those along the coast tended to move from summer villages to winter villages on a yearly cycle.

Geography

To the south and east is the Gulf of Maine, and to the west is the state of New Hampshire. The Canadian province of New Brunswick is to the north and northeast, and the province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is the northernmost and largest state in New England, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state to border exactly one other American state. Approximately half the area of Maine lies on each side of the 45th parallel north in latitude.

Maine's Moosehead Lake is the largest lake wholly in New England, since Lake Champlain is located between Vermont, New York, and Quebec. A number of other Maine lakes, such as South Twin Lake, are described by Thoreau in The Maine Woods (1864).

Economy

In 2025, Maine's total gross state product was $102.8 billion and the state's per capita personal income was $71,662. Its median gross income was $69,543. As of May 2025, Maine's unemployment rate is 3.4%. As of January 2025, Maine's minimum wage is $14.65. In 2025, small businesses made up 99.2% of Maine's businesses, and employed 54.5% of the state's workforce.

Maine's industrial outputs consist chiefly of paper, lumber and wood products, electronic equipment, leather products, food products, textiles, and bio-technology. Naval shipbuilding and construction remain key as well, with Bath Iron Works in Bath and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.

Brunswick Landing, formerly Naval Air Station Brunswick, is also in Maine.

Demographics

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the population of Maine was 1,344,212 on July 1, 2019, a 1.19% increase since the 2010 United States census. At the 2020 census, 1,362,359 people lived in the state. The state's population density is 41.3 people per square mile, making it the least densely populated state east of the Mississippi River. As of 2010, Maine was also the most rural state in the Union, with only 38.7% of the state's population living within urban areas.

Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Maine (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Maine: Key Facts

Key facts about Maine
Population1,362,359 (2020)
Area91,646 km²
CapitalAugusta
Head of governmentJanet T. Mills
Highest pointKatahdin
Established15 March 1820

Facts from Wikidata Q724 (CC0).

History of Maine: Empires and States

The atlas records 3 polities whose mapped territory included part of Maine, from British Colonial Empire in 1757 CE to 2024 CE. They are listed in the order they first appear.

Polities that held Maine, in chronological order
PolityPeriod here
British Colonial Empire1757–1775 CE
The British Empire1757–1775 CE
United States of America1776–2024 CE

Historical Maps of Maine

Maine on the world map in each year one of these states held it:

Derived by testing mapped cities against dated territorial polygons. Dates are when the polygons cover this place, not the polity's whole lifespan, and polities absent from the source dataset are not listed.

Visiting Maine

Maine is the northernmost and easternmost state in New England. Its rugged, indented coastline and glacier-carved, forested interior give this state its unique character and have shaped the character of its people. Maine is one of the more sparsely populated states in the USA. Its northern reaches, the Great North Woods, are largely pristine wilderness. The coastal regions that benefit from fishing, lobstering and tourism are more heavily populated, especially in the southern, more temperate part of the state. Although the water is decidedly cool, Maine's mostly rocky coastline and more than 60 lighthouses make for some beautiful scenery. That, a comfortable place to stay, and a Maine lobster may be all you need. 90% of Maine's land area is covered with forests, which is why it's nicknamed The Pine Tree State.

Travel notes adapted from Wikivoyage: Maine (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Largest Cities in Maine

9 cities mapped. Ranked by metropolitan population. A port city's harbour is written up on the page of its sea.

Largest Cities in Maine
#NamePopulation
1Portland135,866
2Lewiston57,688
3Bangor50,213
4Waterville25,152
5Augusta24,042
6Presque Isle9,466
7Houlton6,703
8Bar Harbor6,090
9Calais3,306

Highest Mountains in Maine

2 mountains mapped. Ranked by summit elevation above sea level. A summit on a border is listed under both countries. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.

Highest Mountains in Maine
#NameElevation
1Mount Washington1,917 m
2Mount Katahdin1,606 m

Largest Lakes in Maine

4 lakes mapped. Ranked by mapped surface area. A lake on a border is listed under each country it lies in, with the area of the whole lake. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.

Largest Lakes in Maine
#NameSurface Area
1Moosehead Lake342 km²
2Chiputneticook Lakes176 km²
3Chesuncook Lake166 km²
4Sebago Lake111 km²

Ports in Maine

53 ports mapped. Ranked by approach channel depth, the figure that limits which ships can call. Harbours link to their write-up on the page of the sea or coast they lie on. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.

Ports in Maine
#NameChannel Depth
1Machias56.7 m
2Jonesport56.7 m
3Wyman56.7 m
4Milbridge56.7 m
5Corea56.7 m
6Sorrento56.7 m
7Minturn56.7 m
8Bass Harbor56.7 m
9Ellsworth56.7 m
10Criehaven56.7 m
The other 43 (channel depth, class, sea, max vessel)
  1. Saco · 56.7 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  2. Kennebunkport · 56.7 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  3. Augusta · 56.7 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  4. Northeast Harbor · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  5. Brooklin · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  6. Vinalhaven · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  7. Sandypoint · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  8. Winterport · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  9. Belfast · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  10. Rockland · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  11. Monhegan · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  12. Port Clyde · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  13. Gardiner · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  14. Cundy Harbor · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  15. South Harpswell · 53 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  16. Bangor · 53 m · Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · large vessels
  17. Swans Island · 49.4 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  18. Stonington · 49.4 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  19. North Haven · 49.4 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  20. Camden · 49.4 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  21. Thomaston · 49.4 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  22. South Bristol · 49.4 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  23. Boothbay Harbor · 49.4 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  24. Bar Harbor · 49.4 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  25. Machiasport · 45.7 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  26. Mount Desert · 45.7 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  27. Frenchboro · 45.7 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  28. Bucks Harbor · 45.7 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  29. Matinicus · 45.7 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  30. Friendship · 45.7 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  31. New Harbor · 45.7 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · point_of_interest
  32. Bath · 42.1 m · Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  33. Bucksport · 38.4 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  34. Searsport · 38.4 m · Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · large vessels
  35. Southwest Harbor · 38.4 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  36. Portland · 38.4 m · Minor · Atlantic Coast of the United States · large vessels
  37. Lubec · 34.7 m · Very Small · Atlantic Canada & Gulf of St. Lawrence · medium vessels
  38. Eastport · 31.1 m · Very Small · Atlantic Canada & Gulf of St. Lawrence · large vessels
  39. Castine · 31.1 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  40. Pemaquid Beach · 31.1 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  41. Robinhood · 31.1 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  42. Rockport · 27.4 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels
  43. Winter Harbor · 23.8 m · Very Small · Atlantic Coast of the United States · medium vessels

Maine: Quick Answers

Where is Maine?
Maine is a first-level division of United States, in North America. Its mapped cities centre on 44.8788° N, 68.8837° W.
What is the largest city in Maine?
Portland is the largest city mapped in Maine, with a metropolitan population of about 135,866.
How many cities are in Maine?
YearMaps maps 9 cities and towns in Maine, with a combined metropolitan population of about 318,526. This counts mapped settlements, not every municipality.
What is the highest mountain in Maine?
The highest summit mapped in Maine is Mount Washington at 1,917 m.
What is the largest lake in Maine?
The largest lake mapped in or beside Maine is Moosehead Lake, at about 342 km².

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