Augusta Maine Map

About Augusta, Maine

Augusta is a locality in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. It has a population of 19,077. The population density is 133.0 people per km². Augusta is located at 44.3106°N, 69.7795°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4330.

Augusta unfolds along the Kennebec River, a landscape defined by rolling hills and the broad, often steely, expanse of the water itself. It lies 26.0 miles north-east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 56°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north of Gardiner. The terrain here is a gentle push and pull of earth, rising and falling with a quiet confidence, interspersed with the sturdy, enduring presence of pine and oak trees that seem to have weathered countless winters. The air, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a subtle coolness, a whisper of the Atlantic not too distant, and the light often possesses a soft, diffused quality, softening the edges of the granite buildings and the occasional splash of vibrant color from a well-tended garden. The river, a constant, vital artery, shapes the topography, its banks a mosaic of rocky outcrops and stretches of smooth, worn stone, reflecting the ever-changing sky above. For centuries, Augusta has been a place of strategic importance, its history deeply entwined with the flow of the Kennebec and the broader development of Maine. As the state capital, it bears the weight of governance, its prominent buildings a reminder of its civic role, while the enduring legacy of its industrial past, particularly in lumber and paper, can still be felt in the older structures and the very character of the riverfront. The local economy, while diversified, still retains a connection to its heritage, with small businesses and service industries forming the backbone of daily life, punctuated by the comings and goings of state employees and university students. The river itself remains a focal point, a source of recreation and a reminder of the natural forces that have shaped Augusta into the distinct and resilient community it is today.

About This Augusta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Augusta, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.310624, -69.77949. 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 Augusta and Kennebec County.

Detailed location data for Augusta includes the ZIP code (04330), telephone area code (207), county seat of Kennebec County (Augusta), and school district assignment (Augusta). 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 Augusta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.