Ashland Maine Map

About Ashland, Maine

Ashland is a locality in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 639. Ashland is located at 46.6312°N, 68.4062°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4757.

Ashland rests in the northern reaches of Aroostook County, a place where the earth's contours are smoothed by ancient glacial passage, giving way to a landscape of gently rolling hills and broad, fertile valleys. It lies 127.7 miles north of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 8°T), and is situated 18.8 miles west of Presque Isle. The air here, especially in the long, clear evenings of late summer, carries a crisp, pine-scented coolness that seems to settle into your bones. Patches of dense spruce and fir forest punctuate the open fields, their dark green a deep counterpoint to the pale gold of harvested potato fields and the muted blues of distant ridges. The Aroostook River, a ribbon of silver, winds its way through this terrain, its banks often softened by alder and willow, a constant, quiet presence in the life of Ashland. The story of Ashland is deeply entwined with the bounty of its land, particularly the potato, which has shaped its economy and cultural character for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil, carved out a life here, their perseverance evident in the enduring farmsteads that dot the landscape. While logging once played a significant role, the cultivation of potatoes remains a cornerstone, with vast fields stretching towards the horizon, their orderly rows a testament to the hard work and agricultural acumen of the people. The annual Potato Blossom Festival, a vibrant celebration of this heritage, draws visitors and locals alike, showcasing the spirit and resilience that define Ashland.

About This Ashland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ashland, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.631153, -68.406152. 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 Ashland and Aroostook County.

Detailed location data for Ashland includes the ZIP code (04732), telephone area code (207), county seat of Aroostook County (Houlton), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 32). 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 Ashland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.