Explore Belfast, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Belfast, 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 Belfast.
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 | Belfast |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Waldo County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.425874 |
| Longitude | -69.026418 |
| Population | 6,938 |
| Density | 78.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 04915 |
| Area Code | 207 |
| County Seat | Belfast |
| School District | Regional School Unit 71 |
Belfast reveals its character through the steady, rhythmic movement of the Passagassawakeag River as it flows toward the sea. It lies 28.3 miles south-southwest of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 204°T), and is situated 15.2 miles north of Camden. The landscape surrounding Belfast is defined by the cool, low-hanging light that characterizes the northern coast, where the shadows of spruce trees stretch long across the granite ledges. Two miles away, the horizon opens to the expanse of Belfast Bay, a presence that tempers the air and influences the local climate. To the west, the terrain rises gently toward the elevation of Park Hill, while further inland, the quiet, secluded waters of Nichols Pond mirror the shifting clouds. Travelers often find solace in the stillness of the Durham State Forest, where the scent of pine needles deepens in the damp, salt-kissed atmosphere. Even at a distance of six miles, the silhouette of Sears Island remains a constant, grounding feature of the coastal view.
Belfast grew from the labor of those who recognized the utility of its deep-water harbor and the power of its river currents. Historically, the local economy relied heavily upon the industry of shipbuilding, which transformed raw timber into vessels capable of navigating the wide Atlantic. Today, the maritime influence remains, though the economy has diversified to include a vibrant mix of small-scale agriculture, artisan crafts, and specialized manufacturing. The harbor continues to function as a focal point for commerce, maintaining a direct connection to the traditional livelihoods that first drew settlers to these shores. Modern enterprise in Belfast reflects a careful balance between preserving these older industrial roots and fostering a contemporary market for local goods. Residents observe the change of seasons as a primary driver of industry, shifting their focus between the demands of the harvest and the maintenance of the fleet.
Belfast possesses a distinct cultural spirit that honors both its creative residents and its enduring reliance on the natural environment. At the Belfast Town Landing and Heritage Park, the public gathers to observe the tides and acknowledge the maritime legacy that defines the daily pace of life. The community maintains a quiet intellectual curiosity, often reflected in the local galleries and the persistence of traditional woodworking and craft. While the region has seen the passage of many figures, it remains firmly attached to its local identity rather than the fame of individuals. Occasional festivals bring a temporary energy to the streets, yet the fundamental character of Belfast remains one of measured reflection and steady, deliberate action. The quiet intersection of land and water ensures that every day is shaped by the subtle shifts in the wind and the inexorable pull of the bay.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Belfast, Maine. Coordinates: 44.425874, -69.026418. 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 Belfast includes the ZIP code (04915), telephone area code (207), county seat of Waldo County (Belfast), and school district assignment (Regional School Unit 71).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |