Boothbay Harbor Maine Map

About Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Boothbay Harbor is a locality in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 872. Boothbay Harbor is located at 43.8523°N, 69.6281°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4538.

Boothbay Harbor unfolds along the rugged Maine coast, a place where granite outcroppings meet the restless Atlantic, their grey faces smoothed by centuries of wind and spray. It lies 33.8 miles east-south-east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 120°T), and is situated 17.3 miles east-south-east of Brunswick. The land itself is a study in contrasts: dense stands of spruce and pine, their needles catching the salt-tinged air, give way to the more intimate embrace of salt marsh and tidal flats, where the world breathes in and out with the ebb and flow of the tide. The harbor itself is a vibrant, working heart, a maze of docks and moorings where lobster boats, their paint weathered to a soft patina, bob with a familiar, rhythmic grace. Even the light here seems to possess a distinct quality, especially in the late afternoon, when it seems to gild the very air, casting long, attenuated shadows across the water and lending a spectral beauty to the clustered clapboard houses that cling to the hillsides. This corner of Lincoln County has long been defined by its intimate connection to the sea, a bond forged in the hardy days of shipbuilding and fishing. For generations, the economy of Boothbay Harbor has been inextricably tied to the bounty of the ocean, a heritage that echoes in the scent of brine and tar that still lingers on the breeze. While the lobster boats still ply their trade, a significant part of Boothbay Harbor's modern character is shaped by its enduring appeal as a summer destination, drawing visitors who come to explore its charming shops, art galleries, and the ever-present allure of the water. The town's history is etched not just in its weathered buildings, but in the very rhythm of its days, a pace set by the tides and the enduring spirit of a people who have learned to live in harmony with the wild and beautiful landscape.

About This Boothbay Harbor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boothbay Harbor, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.852305, -69.628101. 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 Boothbay Harbor and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Boothbay Harbor includes the ZIP code (04538), telephone area code (207), county seat of Lincoln County (Wiscasset), and school district assignment (Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District). 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 Boothbay Harbor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.