Anson Maine Map

About Anson, Maine

Anson is a locality in Somerset County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 202.6 people per km². Anson is located at 44.7984°N, 69.8892°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04911.

Anson spreads across the rugged, inland terrain of central Maine, defined by the persistent flow of Getchell Brook as it carves a path through the dense, timbered landscape. It lies 21.2 miles northwest of Waterville, ME (from Waterville, ME: bearing 323°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west-northwest of Skowhegan. The horizon is punctuated by the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Longfellow Mountains, which guard the northern skyline like silent sentinels. Here, the air carries a distinct, sharp clarity, often cooling rapidly as the sun retreats behind the heavy spruce and fir stands. Old Point Pond rests quietly just two miles from the primary settlement, its dark surface reflecting the muted, iron-gray skies of the northern interior. The landscape remains defined by its deep woods and the quiet, deliberate movement of water through the soil, far removed from the bustle of the coast.

Anson traces its roots to the early agrarian expansion of the region, where the labor of clearing thick forests transformed the wilderness into a patchwork of productive fields and homesteads. The local economy has long leaned upon the resilience of those working the land and the timber, maintaining a steady, industrious pace that values utility and endurance. Residents often look toward the Fahi Pond Wildlife Management Area as a preserved expanse of natural quiet, a stark contrast to the distant, open stretches of The Plains. Life in Anson moves with the seasonal shifts of the northern woods, where the rhythm of the day is marked by the fading light and the enduring character of a populace accustomed to the quiet demands of the interior.

About This Anson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anson, Maine. Coordinates: 44.798393, -69.889224. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Anson includes the ZIP code (04911), telephone area code (207), county seat of Somerset County (Skowhegan), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 74).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.