Cape Neddick Maine Map

About Cape Neddick, Maine

Cape Neddick is a locality in York County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,037. The population density is 314.3 people per km². Cape Neddick is located at 43.1720°N, 70.6237°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 03902.

Cape Neddick draws its character from the slow, persistent movement of the Cape Neddick River as it winds toward the cold, gray expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 18.6 miles south-southeast of Sanford, ME (from Sanford, ME: bearing 156°T), and is situated 9.3 miles northeast of Kittery. The landscape is defined by a rugged, granite-strewn topography where the ground rises toward the modest summit of Simpson Hill, casting long shadows over the surrounding fields. Salt air permeates the atmosphere, carrying the scent of drying kelp and damp earth from the nearby marshes. While the horizon remains open, the land feels held together by the quiet density of the terrain, offering a reprieve from the expansive, restless tides that shape the nearby coast. A short distance away, the protected expanse of the Mt Agamenticus - York Water District provides a dense, wooded buffer that anchors the local ecosystem, preserving a stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic, percussive pulse of the surf.

Cape Neddick maintains an economy deeply rooted in the maritime traditions of the coast, where the lobster pot and the fishing boat serve as enduring icons of a life lived in concert with the sea. History here is marked by the persistence of those who navigated the rocky shoreline, long before the modern markers of industry took hold. Beyond the riverbanks, the presence of Cape Neddick Nubble stands as a sentinel against the currents, a distinct silhouette that has guided travelers for generations. Further inland, the waters of Phillips Pond offer a calm, freshwater counterpoint to the salt-heavy air of the coast. Life in Cape Neddick follows the turning of the seasons, characterized by a deliberate, measured pace that favors the steady labor of the harvest and the maintenance of the docks over the frantic noise of the modern world.

About This Cape Neddick Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cape Neddick, Maine. Coordinates: 43.171985, -70.623743. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Cape Neddick includes the ZIP code (03902), telephone area code (207), county seat of York County (Alfred), and school district assignment (York).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.