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Brewer Maine Map

Explore Brewer, 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.

Interactive Map of Brewer, Maine

How to Use This Brewer, Maine Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Brewer, 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 Brewer.

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	Brewer
State	Maine (ME)
County	Penobscot County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	44.784461
Longitude	-68.734559
Population	9,672
Density	245.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	04412
Area Code	207
County Seat	Bangor
School District	Brewer

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About Brewer, Maine

Brewer is a locality in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,672. The population density is 245.1 people per km². Brewer is located at 44.7845°N, 68.7346°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Brewer is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 04412.

Brewer defines its character through the steady, southward flow of the Penobscot River that serves as its primary artery. Beyond the riverbanks, the terrain rises into subtle, wooded elevations that look toward the distant silhouette of Stricklen Ridge. Residents often find solace at Fields Pond, where the water catches the pale, northern light of late afternoon. While the coastal influence of Bartlett Cove is felt in the saline breeze, the landscape remains anchored in the deep, quiet earth of the interior. Penobscot Experimantal Forest nearby offers a dense canopy of spruce and fir that colors the horizon in deep, somber greens.

Brewer carries the weight of a long industrial legacy, having once served as a bustling hub for the timber trade and brick manufacturing. The riverbank provided the essential energy to drive mills that sent Maine wood to distant ports, shaping the local economy for generations. Today, the workforce has transitioned toward modern commerce and service industries, yet the sturdy brick architecture remains as a silent reminder of its foundational craft. Small-scale manufacturing continues to utilize the river’s proximity, maintaining a pulse of productivity that has defined the neighborhood since its inception. This economic evolution reflects a pragmatic spirit, where the residents balance the memory of heavy labor with the requirements of a contemporary, working landscape.

Cultural life in Brewer centers on a communal pride that is best observed in the quiet maintenance of spaces like Chamberlain Freedom Park. Local gatherings often turn toward the riverfront, where the seasonal changes dictate the pace of activities for families and long-time inhabitants. Joshua Chamberlain, the distinguished Civil War general and educator, maintains a significant historical connection to this area, grounding the local identity in a legacy of firm, principled leadership. The town keeps its traditions close, favoring local events that celebrate the intersection of the rugged wilderness and the refined, orderly streets. Even when the winter air turns sharp and the light grows thin, the social cohesion of Brewer provides a persistent, internal warmth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Brewer Municipal Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 279° W
Clewley Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 292° W
Sunset Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 250° W
Hose 5 Fire Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 320° NW
Police Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 295° NW
Pollinators (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 318° NW
Maine Discovery Museum (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 301° NW
Battleship Maine Monument (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 295° NW
Hollywood Casino (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 277° W
Penobscot Theatre Company Dramatic Academy (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 301° NW
Zillman Art Museum (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 306° NW
Peirce Memorial Statue (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 307° NW
Isaac Farrar Mansion Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 298° NW
Unity College Land (Bog) (Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 180° S
"it" Movie Manhole Cover (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 300° NW
Fields Pond Audubon Center (Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 172° S
Godfrey House Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 312° NW
City of Bangor (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 335° NW
Essex St Recreation Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 331° NW
Hollywood Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 277° W
Prentiss Woods (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 326° NW
Buck Hill Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 017° N
Marsh Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.2 mi, 340° N
Hampden Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 244° SW
Penobscot Experimental Forest (Recreation Easement) — 6.5 mi, 038° NE
Black Bear Cinemas (Cinema) — 8.6 mi, 014° N
Hutchins Concert Hall (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 023° NE
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.8 mi, 032° NE · 23k acres
Swan Lake (State Park) — 19.3 mi, 219° SW
Acadia National Park (National Park) — 30.4 mi, 144° SE · 77k acres

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