Explore Biddeford, 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 Biddeford, 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 Biddeford.
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 | Biddeford |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | York County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.438733 |
| Longitude | -70.392943 |
| Population | 22,552 |
| Density | 289.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 04005, 04007 |
| Area Code | 207 |
| County Seat | Alfred |
| School District | Biddeford |
Biddeford maintains a singular character defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of the Saco River as it carves through the landscape toward the Atlantic Ocean. The topography of Biddeford is marked by a quiet, grounded interplay of water and earth, where Wilcox Pond offers a still, reflective counterpoint to the moving currents nearby. Factory Island sits at the center of this aquatic activity, serving as a physical reminder of the geography that has shaped the human footprint here for generations. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of Beech Ridge provides a steady, muted backdrop to the low-lying terrain. Residents often spend their leisure moments in the green space of Williams Ct Park, an accessible patch of earth that anchors the neighborhood against the broader, more expansive coastal atmosphere.
Biddeford rose to prominence as a center of industrial ambition, utilizing the power of the Saco River to drive massive textile mills that once defined the regional economy. These brick structures, now repurposed, stand as silent witnesses to the shift from labor-intensive manufacturing to a more diverse, contemporary marketplace. The local industries have evolved, yet the physical presence of the old mills ensures that the connection to a hardworking past remains visible in the daily life of Biddeford. Commerce here feels deliberate, influenced by a long history of making and refining goods that traveled far beyond the local docks. This economic transition has fostered a resilience in the local spirit, favoring a steady, industrious output over the fleeting trends of larger metropolitan hubs.
Culture in Biddeford flows with a distinct, unpretentious energy that is reflected in the local gatherings and the changing light on the harbor. The community celebrates its heritage through various public events that highlight the blend of artistic ambition and traditional craftsmanship found among its citizens. Notable figures such as the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who spent formative years in the region, left an indelible mark on the intellectual climate of the area. Landmarks like the historic mill architecture continue to serve as focal points for creative ventures, drawing people together in spaces that once hummed with the sound of looms. Even in the quietest hours, the atmosphere of Biddeford carries a sense of purpose, grounded in the reality of its unique position between the river and the distant, cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Biddeford, Maine. Coordinates: 43.438733, -70.392943. 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 Biddeford includes the ZIP code (04005, 04007), telephone area code (207), county seat of York County (Alfred), and school district assignment (Biddeford).
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. |