Bethel Maine Map

About Bethel, Maine

Bethel is a locality in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 658. The population density is 156.1 people per km². Bethel is located at 44.4042°N, 70.7906°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04217.

Bethel emerges from the valley floor where the persistent, clear current of Mill Brook carves a path through the landscape, defining the rhythm of the surrounding terrain. It lies 34.9 miles northwest of Auburn, ME (from Auburn, ME: bearing 308°T), and is situated 20.0 miles east-southeast of Berlin. High ground rises in the distance toward the White Mountains, which hold the horizon in a steady, blue-hued embrace, while the nearby White Mountain Purchase Unit offers an expansive reach of protected woodland. Songo Pond rests quietly two miles away, its stillness a stark contrast to the lively, rushing waters that define the local hydrology. The air here holds a crisp, northern clarity, especially as the sun dips low, casting long, lean shadows across the meadows and highlighting the rugged texture of the earth.

Bethel carries a history etched into the architecture of its classic village center, where the preservation of early wooden structures speaks to a long-standing commitment to regional heritage. The local economy finds its footing in the seasonal shifts of the climate, drawing those who appreciate the proximity to the Albany Notch Trail and the rugged interior terrain. While travelers often look toward the distant peaks for recreation, the daily life of Bethel remains rooted in the quiet industriousness of the forest and the land. Whether one is exploring the depths of the Leadmine State Forest or venturing toward the cooling mist of Kees Falls, the environment demands a respect for the scale and solitude of this inland geography.

About This Bethel Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bethel, Maine. Coordinates: 44.404232, -70.790625. 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 Bethel includes the ZIP code (04217), telephone area code (207), county seat of Oxford County (Paris), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 44).

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.