Bangor Maine Map

About Bangor, Maine

Bangor is a locality in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It has a population of 31,938. The population density is 356.8 people per km². Bangor is located at 44.8012°N, 68.7778°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4401.

Bangor unfolds as a broad, welcoming presence along the Penobscot River, its embrace of the water a defining characteristic. It lies 85.8 miles north-east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 55°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-west of Orono. The land rises gently from the riverbanks, a mosaic of dense woodlands and more open, settled areas where the architecture speaks of enduring practicality. Pine and birch trees, their bark like aged parchment, form a whispering backdrop to the town, and in the late afternoon, the light slants through their branches, casting long, cool shadows that stretch across lawns and quiet streets. The air here carries a distinct crispness, even in summer, hinting at the northern latitudes and the proximity of wilder country. The history of Bangor is inextricably linked to the forest and the river that once served as its arterial highways. Lumber and shipbuilding were the engines that powered its early growth, the scent of sawdust and brine mingling in the bustling docks. Today, while remnants of that industrial past persist, the economy has diversified, embracing education with the presence of the University of Maine, and a growing service sector that caters to the surrounding region. The city’s character reflects this evolution – a blend of pragmatic hard work and a subtle, almost academic curiosity, evident in its independent bookstores and the quiet hum of intellectual life that sometimes spills from the university campus into the broader community.

About This Bangor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bangor, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.801182, -68.777814. 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 Bangor and Penobscot County.

Detailed location data for Bangor includes the ZIP code (04401), telephone area code (207), county seat of Penobscot County (Bangor), and school district assignment (Bangor). 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 Bangor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.