Map of Maine - ME Map

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In terms of area, Maine is the 39th biggest state in the U.S. The state of Maine is famous for its exotic seafood, scenic landscapes, mountains, dense jungles, and stony shoreline. The capital of ME is Augusta and largest city is Portland. Maine hotels are tailored for business and leisure tourists. The main airport of ME is Portland International Jetport.

Map of Maine with Cities, Road, River, Highways

Map of Maine About Map: Maine Map showing the capital, state boundary, roads, rail network,rivers, interstate highways, major cities and towns.

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About Maine State Map

Maine, the 23rd state of the United States, creates a part of the northeastern segment of the country. Its picturesque landscapes, exotic seafood, dense jungles, mountains, and stony shoreline make it a traveler's paradise. The hilly state covers a total area of 35,385 sq miles and shares its borders with New Brunswick and Quebec (Canada), the Atlantic Ocean, and New Hampshire.

A Maine Map will help you move around in the state and locate every important tourist attraction for which the state is famous. The capital of Maine is Augusta and the largest city is Portland.

The Maine Map clearly defines the geographical and political contours of the state. The State of Maine is located in the northeastern part of the United States of America. Maine is surrounded by Canada on its northern border, by New Hampshire on its western and southern border and by the Atlantic Ocean on its eastern border.

Maine encompasses total area of 35,387 square miles, out of which 30,865 square miles is the total land area and 4,523 square miles is the inland water area. Situated at an altitude of 5,276 feet, Mount Katahdin is the highest point of Maine. The Atlantic Ocean is the lowest point of the state of Maine. Kennebec River, St. John River, Androscoggin River and Penobscot River are the major rivers of the State of Maine.

Richardson Lake and Moosehead Lake are the prominent lakes of Maine. The geographical divisions of the mountains, piedmont, uplands and coastal lowlands characterize the heterogeneous topography of the state. The map of Maine indicates the important cities of the state.

Augusta is the capital of the State of Maine. Caribou, Bangor, Lewiston, Kennebunk, Cape Elizabeth and South Berwick are some of the prominent cities of Maine. The Maine State Map points out the exact geographical location of the state.

Maine Interstates

North-South interstates include: Interstate 15, Interstate 17 and Interstate 19. East-West interstates include: Interstate 8, Interstate 10 and Interstate 40.

Maine Routes

US Highways and State Routes include: Route 60, Route 70, Route 89, Route 89A, Route 93, Route 95, Route 160, Route 180 and Route 191.

Maine State Facts

State NameMaine
NicknameThe Pine Tree State
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Capital CityAugusta
Largest CityPortland
AbbreviationME
State MottoDirigo
Bordering StatesNew Hampshire
State FlowerWhite Pine Cone and Tassel
State BirdBlack-capped Chickadee
State AnimalMoose
Joined the UnionMarch 15, 1820
Area35,380 sq mi (91,633 sq km)
Major CitiesPortland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn
TimezoneEastern Time Zone
Population1,362,359 (2020 Census)
Highest PointMount Katahdin - 5,269 ft (1,606 m)
Lowest PointAtlantic Ocean - Sea Level
Major RiversKennebec River, Penobscot River, Androscoggin River, Saco River, St. Croix River
Major LakesMoosehead Lake, Sebago Lake, Chesuncook Lake, Flagstaff Lake, Rangeley Lake
Longest RiverSaint John River
Famous ForLobster, rocky coastline, lighthouses, Acadia National Park, maple syrup
AirportsPortland International Jetport, Bangor International Airport, Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
Major Sports TeamMaine Mariners, Maine Black Bears
Major HighwaysUS Highway 1, US Highway 2, US Highway 201, US Highway 202, US Highway 302
State RoutesMaine State Route 1, Maine State Route 3, Maine State Route 9, Maine State Route 26, Maine State Route 27
Official Websitehttps://www.maine.gov

List of the Largest Cities in Maine by Population

CityCountyPopulation (2020 Census)Lat Long
PortlandCumberland County68,40843.6591,-70.2568
LewistonAndroscoggin County37,12144.1004,-70.2148
BangorPenobscot County31,75344.8012,-68.7778
South PortlandCumberland County26,49843.6415,-70.2409
AuburnAndroscoggin County24,06144.0979,-70.2312
BiddefordYork County22,55243.4926,-70.4534
SanfordYork County21,98243.4395,-70.7745
SacoYork County20,38143.5009,-70.4428
AugustaKennebec County18,89944.3106,-69.7795
WestbrookCumberland County20,40043.6770,-70.3712

Maine Interstates

North-South interstates include: Interstate 95 and Interstate 295.

East-West interstates include: Interstate 195.

Maine State Routes

Maine State Route 1, Maine State Route 3, Maine State Route 9, Maine State Route 26, Maine State Route 27, Maine State Route 100, Maine State Route 201.

Regions in Maine

  • Downeast Maine
  • Mid Coast
  • Acadia Region
  • Southern Maine
  • Western Lakes and Mountains
  • Kennebec Valley
  • Aroostook County
  • Moosehead Lake Region

Main Sights in Maine

  • Acadia National Park - Bar Harbor
  • Portland Head Light - Cape Elizabeth
  • Old Port District - Portland
  • Mount Katahdin - Baxter State Park
  • Marginal Way - Ogunquit
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse - Bristol
  • Moosehead Lake - Greenville
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - Freeport
  • Cadillac Mountain - Acadia National Park
  • Boothbay Harbor - Boothbay Harbor
  • Camden Hills State Park - Camden
  • Desert of Maine - Freeport

National Parks in Maine

  • Acadia National Park
  • Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
  • Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
  • Roosevelt Campobello International Park
  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Beaches in Maine

  • Old Orchard Beach - Old Orchard Beach
  • Ogunquit Beach - Ogunquit
  • Sand Beach - Acadia National Park
  • Popham Beach - Phippsburg
  • Long Sands Beach - York
  • Wells Beach - Wells