Bridgton Maine Map

About Bridgton, Maine

Bridgton is a locality in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,118. Bridgton is located at 44.0548°N, 70.7128°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4009.

Bridgton, a jewel in Maine's western foothills, unfolds with a quiet grace, its landscape a generous offering of rolling terrain and the shimmering presence of Highland Lake. It lies 24.9 miles west of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 263°T), and is situated 13.8 miles south-west of Norway. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a crisp, pine-tinged coolness, a subtle reminder of the surrounding wilderness that presses in on the edges of its well-ordered streets. The town itself is a collection of sturdy buildings, their clapboard facades weathered to a soft grey and white, reflecting the clear, often brilliant New England sky. Dotted throughout the residential areas, ancient oaks stand sentinel, their branches reaching wide, casting intricate patterns of shade that shift with the sun's slow arc. The character of Bridgton is one of resilient charm, a place where the natural world remains a constant, palpable presence. The roots of Bridgton run deep, established in the late 18th century, its early economy tied to the abundant timber and water power of the region, feeding mills that once hummed with activity. Later, the advent of the railroad brought summer visitors, drawn to the restorative qualities of Highland Lake and the surrounding mountains, a tradition that continues to shape its modern identity. This legacy of welcoming visitors is still evident in the charming inns and the small, independent shops that line Main Street, offering everything from artisanal cheeses to handcrafted jewelry. The local economy now balances tourism with a steady undercurrent of small businesses and a connection to the agricultural bounty of the broader region, a pragmatic blend that allows Bridgton to thrive without losing its distinctive, unhurried pace.

About This Bridgton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bridgton, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.054793, -70.71284. 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 Bridgton and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Bridgton includes the ZIP code (04009), telephone area code (207), county seat of Cumberland County (Portland), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 61). 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 Bridgton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.