Bucksport, Maine — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bucksport, Hancock County.
| City | Bucksport |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Hancock |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.573685 |
| Longitude | -68.795588 |
| Population | 2,832 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Bucksport is a locality in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,832. Bucksport is located at 44.5737°N, 68.7956°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04416.
Bucksport rests at the confluence where the Penobscot River widens, a wide, dark ribbon unfurling towards the Atlantic. It lies 15.7 miles south of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 183°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-south-east of Winterport. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, even miles inland, a subtle perfume woven into the sharp scent of pine needles that carpet the surrounding hills. These hills, cloaked in a dense, evergreen mantle, rise and fall with a quiet dignity, their slopes often softened by a mist that clings like a veil in the early mornings, hinting at the deep, shadowed woods beyond. The river itself, a constant presence, dictates the town's gentle curve, its waters reflecting the vast, ever-shifting Maine sky—sometimes a steely grey, other times a brilliant, almost impossibly blue expanse. The land here is resilient, a mix of granite outcroppings and rich, dark soil, capable of sustaining both hardy growth and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The echoes of Bucksport's past are palpable, particularly in the sturdy, salt-weathered architecture that lines its main thoroughfares. For generations, this place thrived on the bounty of the sea and the strength of its timber, its economy once deeply entwined with the shipbuilding and paper mill industries that once pulsed vibrantly here. While those days have largely receded, a hardy spirit of enterprise persists, now manifesting in independent businesses and a burgeoning tourism sector that draws visitors to its scenic beauty and maritime heritage. The Waldo-Hancock Bridge, a graceful arc of steel spanning the Penobscot, stands as a modern sentinel, connecting Bucksport to the wider world while the ancient rhythm of the tides continues its ceaseless work along the shore.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bucksport, Maine with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Bucksport and Hancock County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bucksport is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bucksport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |