Bangor Maine Map
Explore Bangor, Maine, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Bangor, Maine
| City | Bangor |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.829625 |
| Longitude | -68.788767 |
| Population | 31,753 |
| Density | 357.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 04401, 04402 |
| Area Code | 207 |
| County Seat | Bangor |
| School District | Bangor |
About Bangor, Maine
Bangor is a locality in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It has a population of 31,753. The population density is 357.9 people per km². Bangor is located at 44.8296°N, 68.7888°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bangor is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 04401, 04402.Bangor emerges from the inland landscape as a significant hub where the Kenduskeag Stream carves its path toward larger waters. It lies 45.3 miles east-northeast of Waterville, ME (from Waterville, ME: bearing 67°T), and is situated 7.7 miles southwest of Orono. The terrain surrounding Bangor is defined by a gentle, continental character, far removed from the spray of any shore. To the horizon, one might glimpse the faint silhouette of Stricklen Ridge, providing a rugged backdrop to the regional topography. Whitney Park offers a quiet, accessible green space within the urban grid, while those seeking deeper woods often look toward the Penobscot Experimantal Forest. Evenings here bring a crisp clarity to the air, settling over the land like a cool, gray veil that softens the edges of the distant horizon.
Bangor grew from the industrious spirit of early timber harvests, which fueled the regional economy through the nineteenth century. The steady flow of the Kenduskeag Stream once powered mills that transformed raw wood into the structural bones of a developing nation. Today, the local economy has diversified into service, healthcare, and educational sectors, maintaining a steady pace of commerce that favors stability over rapid expansion. The influence of the lumber era remains in the architecture of the downtown district, where brick facades reflect a time when the region served as a primary transit point for northern resources. Life in Bangor continues to balance this heritage with modern professional demands, grounding the daily experience in a sense of purposeful, quiet labor.
Bangor possesses a cultural character shaped by a resilient, pragmatic independence that defines the local temperament. The city serves as a regional center for the arts, with Whitney Park providing a modest stage for community gatherings and local reflection. Stephen King, a writer of immense global recognition, has long maintained a residence here, his presence adding a layer of creative mystique to the local atmosphere. Residents often gather near the banks of the Kenduskeag Stream, where the rhythm of the water matches the deliberate, thoughtful pace of life in the region. Whether walking near Fields Pond or attending a seasonal event, there is an enduring sense that Bangor remains a place where the quietude of the interior landscape informs the soul of the inhabitants.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Prentiss Woods (State Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 071° E
- Bangor Gardens (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 162° S
- Bangor, Unidentified Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 209° SW
- Essex St Recreation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 090° E
- Godfrey House Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 159° S
- City of Bangor (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 114° SE
- Union St Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 255° W
- Marsh Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 057° NE
- "it" Movie Manhole Cover (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 174° S
- UMA Moose Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 206° SW
- Peirce Memorial Statue (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 154° SE
- Zillman Art Museum (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 154° SE
- Isaac Farrar Mansion Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 162° S
- Penobscot Theatre Company Dramatic Academy (Arts Centre) — 2.2 mi, 158° S
- Hose 5 Fire Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 139° SE
- Maine Discovery Museum (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 158° S
- Battleship Maine Monument (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 162° S
- Police Museum (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 160° S
- Northeast Penjajawoc (Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 045° NE
- Hollywood Cinemas (Cinema) — 2.9 mi, 201° S
- Clewley Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 153° SE
- Hollywood Casino (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 169° S
- Walden-Parke Preserve Phase II (Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 032° NE
- Buck Hill Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 072° E
- Fay Hyland Bog (Recreation Easement) — 4.2 mi, 032° NE
- Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 264° W
- Black Bear Cinemas (Cinema) — 7.1 mi, 042° NE
- Hutchins Concert Hall (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 051° NE
- Water Supply Lands (Waterfowl Production Area) — 8.8 mi, 257° W
- Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.8 mi, 037° NE · 23k acres
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About This Bangor Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bangor, Maine. Coordinates: 44.829625, -68.788767. 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 Bangor includes the ZIP code (04401, 04402), telephone area code (207), county seat of Penobscot County (Bangor), and school district assignment (Bangor).
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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
