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Neighbors: New Brunswick, New Hampshire and Quebec. Categories: U.S. state and locality. Location: New England, United States, North America. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude of center. 45.7091° or 45° 42' 33" north. Longitude of center. -68.859° or 68° 51' 33" west. Population.
- Maine Karte
Maine ist ein Bundesstaat der Vereinigten Staaten und Teil...
- Estado De Maine
Maine es el estado más septentrional y oriental de Nueva...
- Dexter
Dexter Dexter is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United...
- Waterville
Location: City of Waterville, Kennebec, Kennebec and Moose...
- Greenville
Greenville is a very small city in the Highlands region of...
- Southern Coast
Southern Coast Southern Maine Coast is a region of the U.S....
- Sanford
Sanford is a city in York County, Maine, United States....
- Skowhegan
Skowhegan Skowhegan is the county seat of Somerset County,...
- Bar Harbor
Location: Town of Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Down East,...
- Greater Portland
Mapcarta, the open map. North America. USA. New England ......
- Maine Karte
- The Maine Coast by The Numbers
- The Maine Coast Sections
- How Maine’s Coast Formed
- Maine Coast Tour Transportation
- Maine Coast Tour: The Islands
- Kittery
- The Yorks
- Ogunquit
- Wells
- The Kennebunks
Despite ongoing reports that the Maine coastline is longer than California, let’s clear that up. The coast is the general outline of the state. That measures 228 miles. California’s coast is 369% longer at 840 miles. Now, when you look at the shoreline – the massive grooves or tiny inlets that seep into the communities – Maine has 5,408 miles, acco...
For tourism purposes, the coast is broken down into four sections. 1. Southern Maine Coast: Kittery to Old Orchard Beach 2. Portland & Casco Bay: Scarborough to Brunswick and Harpswell 3. Midcoast Maine: Bath to Winterport 4. Downeast: Bucksport to Danforth, including Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island Geology tells a slightly different st...
A retreating glacier created the coast during the Ice Age, one that was 1.5 miles thick. The force weighed down the land, but as the ice melted, the land resurfaced faster than the sea level could rise. Northern Maine’s bedrock is older, harder, and erosion-resistant. The unique coastline that unfolds looking to Southern Maine shows where more sedi...
Visiting the Maine coastline can be done by land or water, with several sectional options and a handful that stretch the whole way. Here’s a quick overview.
Maine has thousands of islands offshore, some within sight of the coastline and many that are no larger than the average Walmart. However, the accessible islands are a mix of preserved land, remote coastal communities, and historic treatures away from the crowds.
The “Gateway to Maine” starts at the state line and is known for its extensive outlet shopping. Look closer at the coastline, and you’ll see Fort Foster with the beach access and the ongoing restriction of the Wood Island Station, which dates back more than 115 years. Fort McClary makes a great stop if you just want to soak in the views at the mout...
Your tour of the Maine coastline wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Yorks, a cluster of historic and picturesque towns nestled on the southern coast – York Village, York Beach, and York Harbor. Cape Neddick is a village that gets a lot of attention for the Nubble Lighthouse. The lack of islands makes for great surfing at York Beach. Stretc...
Ogunquit offers a quintessential Maine experience with an artistic flair. Explore downtown and Perkins Cove, where you can also walk between the two on the Marginal Way cliff walk. Enjoy nearly four miles of sandy beach or explore the booming food scene and nightlife of this inclusive and diverse community.
Next up is Wells, with beaches, marshes, preserves, and a national wildlife refuge. The harbor here is a great stop for a fishing charter. If you’re getting hungry, the Maine Diner, made famous on “Diner’s Drive-Ins and Dives,” is a perfect comfort food stop.
Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel make up the Kennebunks. Kennebunk offers the historic downtown district, with restaurants and the Brick Store Museum. On the way to the Lower Village, you’ll pass stunning historical sea captain’s homes. Be sure to pause for the Wedding Cake House. You’ll eventually reach the Lower Village, where you can explor...
Jan 23, 2024 · Description: This map shows cities, towns, main roads, rivers, lakes, airports and parks on Maine coast.
Map of the New England States. Interstate and state highways reach all parts of New England, except for northwestern Maine. The greatest north-south distance in New England is 640 miles from Greenwich, CT, to Madawaska, ME, in the northernmost tip of Maine. The greatest east-west distance is 140 miles across the width of Massachusetts.
Jan 18, 2024 · Where is Maine? Outline Map. Key Facts. Maine, the northeasternmost New England state in the United States, is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and the state of New Hampshire to the southwest. It covers a total area of 35,385 mi 2 (91,646 km 2 ).
Sep 3, 2023 · Rockland. Rockland is one of those classic coastal Maine towns that make for a perfect vacation destination. Not only is this town full of gorgeous coastal Maine scenery, but you’ll also find art galleries, museums, and great restaurants in Rockland, too. If you’re up for an adventure on water, consider taking a traditional Maine windjammer ...
Mar 15, 2024 · Maine Road Trip Stop #2: Bar Harbor (3 Nights) Located on Mount Desert Island, at the base of the looming Cadillac Mountain, sits Bar Harbor — a resort town known for its delicious lobster, coastal views, and for being the gateway to Acadia National Park, one of the most beautiful East Coast national parks.
