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. Anson is located at 44.7984°N, 69.8892°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4911.

Anson, Maine, unfolds across a landscape of rolling terrain, where verdant pastures give way to the deep, whispering embrace of northern forests. It lies 50.8 miles north-north-east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 18°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west-north-west of Skowhegan. The Kennebec River, a broad and steady artery, courses through the heart of Anson, its waters reflecting the immense sky that stretches, often in a breathtaking expanse of pale blue or bruised twilight hues, over the surrounding hills. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and the damp earth unearthed by spring rains, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Small homesteads, their weathered barns standing as stoic sentinels against the elements, dot the countryside, each a quiet testament to lives lived in close communion with the land. The history of Anson is deeply entwined with the bounty and challenges of this northern terrain. Once a significant hub for logging and agriculture, the echoes of its industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. The land, a generous provider, continues to sustain local farms, their fields yielding crops that speak of resilience and a deep understanding of the growing seasons. While the grand mills of yesteryear may be silent, a quiet economy persists, fueled by a deep-rooted self-reliance and a connection to the natural resources that define this corner of Somerset County. The rhythm of Anson is measured not by the frantic pulse of industry, but by the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons and the steadfast flow of the Kennebec.

About This Anson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anson, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.798393, -69.889224. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Anson and Somerset County.

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). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Anson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.