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Bar Harbor Maine Map

Explore Bar Harbor, Maine, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bar Harbor, Maine

How to Use This Bar Harbor, Maine Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bar Harbor, Maine. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maine or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bar Harbor.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bar Harbor
State	Maine (ME)
County	Hancock County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	44.387579
Longitude	-68.203902
Population	2,260
Density	274.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	04609
Area Code	207
County Seat	Ellsworth
School District	Bar Harbor

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About Bar Harbor, Maine

Bar Harbor is a locality in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,260. The population density is 274.8 people per km². Bar Harbor is located at 44.3876°N, 68.2039°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04609.

Bar Harbor reveals itself through the persistent, rhythmic flow of the Cromwell Brook, which carves a path through the landscape toward the salt-heavy air of the coast. It lies 40.2 miles southeast of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 135°T), and is situated 15.1 miles southeast of Ellsworth. The terrain here is defined by a rugged, granite-edged interface where the earth meets the Atlantic Ocean, creating a shoreline that shifts with the relentless pulse of the tides. To the north, the profile of Bar Island rises from the water like a dark, protective sentinel, while the distant, imposing silhouette of The Bubbles anchors the horizon. The light in Bar Harbor possesses a particular clarity, often turning the gray-blue waters into a mirror for the spruce-fir forests that crowd the rocky perimeter, grounding the physical identity of the place in a harsh, beautiful geology.

Settlement in Bar Harbor began with the quiet efforts of those who saw the potential in the deep, protected waters and the abundance of the surrounding woods. Early inhabitants navigated the seasonal cycles of the coast, establishing a presence that eventually grew from modest maritime outposts into a seasonal destination of significant reach. The evolution of Bar Harbor reflects a transition from a reliance on the sea to a deliberate cultivation of its social and aesthetic appeal, drawing those who sought to build grand structures against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. This historical trajectory left behind a distinct architectural legacy that still informs the way the streets are navigated, balancing a past defined by resourcefulness with a present that honors its origins.

Economic activity in Bar Harbor is driven by a vibrant service sector that expands and contracts with the changing seasons, supported by specialized scientific institutions that have long called the area home. While the local infrastructure is designed to accommodate the influx of seasonal visitors, it also sustains a year-round population engaged in education and research, with various organizations contributing to the intellectual life of the region. Essential services are concentrated near the Village Green, a central hub that serves as a quiet anchor for the bustle of the local economy. Beyond these professional pursuits, the proximity to resources like the Southwest Valley and the gentle, inland waters of New Mills Meadow Pond provides a necessary balance, ensuring that the infrastructure remains tethered to the natural environment.

Cultural life in Bar Harbor finds its expression in the steady movement of pedestrians along the Bar Harbor Shore Path, where the sound of the Atlantic Ocean provides a constant, meditative soundtrack to daily life. Residents and visitors alike gravitate toward the Village Green for community gatherings, a tradition that persists even as the town draws those interested in the natural wonders of the region, such as the distant Hadlock Falls. While there are no major professional sports franchises, the local spirit is found in the shared appreciation for the outdoors and the annual festivals that celebrate the harvest and the changing light. Notable figures throughout the years have been drawn to the singular atmosphere of Bar Harbor, finding in its granite cliffs and maritime horizon a space that encourages both reflection and a deep, enduring connection to the natural world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Shore Path (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 006° N
Bar Harbor Whale Watching Tours (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 006° N
Island Explorer (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 006° N
Abbe Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 358° N
Cadillac Mountain (Landmark) — 3.8 mi, 198° S
Acadia National Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.8 mi, 226° SW
Park Loop Road (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 226° SW
Bass Harbor Head Light (Landmark) — 12.0 mi, 210° SW
Village Green (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 282° W
D'Alessio Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 251° W
Eden's Civil War Monument (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 263° W
Baxter The Lobster (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 346° N
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 350° N
The Doctor John B. Ells Pier (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 000° N
School St Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 174° S
Acadia National Park (National Park) — 0.7 mi, 003° N · 77k acres
Old Farm Estate (Historic Ruins) — 1.1 mi, 150° SE
Kurt Diederich (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 187° S
Alan E. Hutchinson Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 142° SE
Hawk Watch (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 205° SW
Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.0 mi, 130° SE · 21k acres
Egg Rock Light Station (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 125° SE
The Bubble (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 216° SW
Kitteredge Brook Forest (Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 267° W
Thunder Hole (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 171° S
Winter Harbor Historical Society (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 085° E
Whopaints Gallery & Art Studio (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 086° E
Lamoine Beach (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 322° NW
Littlefield Art Gallery (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 085° E
Lamoine State Park (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 313° NW

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