Bingham Maine Map

About Bingham, Maine

Bingham is a locality in Somerset County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 716. Bingham is located at 45.0587°N, 69.8823°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4920.

Bingham lies cradled by the rolling hills of Maine, where the Kennebec River, a powerful artery of the north, carves its path through a landscape of dense pine forests and scattered clearings. It lies 56.9 miles west-north-west of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 289°T), and is situated 18.0 miles north of Madison. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. In the summer, sunlight filters through the thick canopy, painting shifting patterns on moss-covered rocks and the rough bark of ancient trees. Winter transforms this same terrain into a hushed, white expanse, the river a ribbon of dark water against the snow, the silence broken only by the crunch of boots or the distant cry of a hawk. The very bones of the land speak of resilience, of a place shaped by the slow, persistent forces of water and ice. The history of Bingham is inextricably linked to the timber industry, the great forests providing the raw material that fueled its early growth and shaped its character. Logging camps, once scattered throughout the surrounding wilderness, have largely faded, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and a deep connection to the land. Today, while logging remains a part of the local economy, the rhythm of life in Bingham has diversified, with many residents finding work in nearby towns or pursuing crafts and small businesses. The Kennebec River itself, once a highway for logs, is now a source of recreation, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the quiet persistence of this northern community. There's a sense of continuity here, a thread connecting the past to the present in the enduring spirit of its people and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.

About This Bingham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bingham, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.058667, -69.882281. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bingham and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Bingham includes the ZIP code (04920), telephone area code (207), county seat of Somerset County (Skowhegan), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 13). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bingham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.