Explore Caribou, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Caribou, 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 Caribou.
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 | Caribou |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Aroostook County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 46.836549 |
| Longitude | -67.936056 |
| Population | 7,396 |
| Density | 36.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 04736 |
| Area Code | 207 |
| County Seat | Houlton |
| School District | Regional School Unit 39 |
Caribou anchors the northern landscape with a quiet intensity that defines its unique position in the interior of the state. It lies 147.0 miles north-northeast of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 14°T), and is situated 3.5 miles west-southwest of Madawaska. The Caribou Stream carves a path through the terrain, its waters moving with a deliberate pace that reflects the stillness of the surrounding woods. To the west, the silhouettes of Irish Ridge rise against the sky, providing a constant, rugged boundary to the horizon. Within the immediate vicinity, Caribou Mill Pond offers a reflective surface that captures the shifting hues of the northern seasons. The landscape around Unknown Park remains a testament to the wild, unadorned character of the region, where the air feels crisp and thin as it drifts across the expansive, inland plains.
Settlers first arrived in Caribou to harness the potential of the fertile soil and the abundant timber that defined the early days of development. Agriculture remains the primary pulse of the local economy, with vast potato fields creating a patchwork of green and gold across the horizon during the summer months. Over time, the industry shifted to incorporate modern processing and manufacturing, ensuring that the labor of the land continues to support the livelihoods of those living here. This reliance on the earth creates a pragmatic culture, where the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest dictate the rhythm of daily life. The strength of the local economy is mirrored in the resilience of the architecture, which stands firm against the cold, clear winters that test the fiber of the population.
Caribou fosters a distinct cultural character shaped by the intersection of endurance and community solidarity. The local spirit finds expression in annual celebrations that draw the population together, reinforcing ties that have persisted for generations. While the pace of life remains measured, there is a quiet pride in the history of the region that manifests in the careful preservation of landmarks and public spaces. Visitors might encounter the influence of the region's heritage in the architecture of older buildings that remain at the center of daily activity. Notable individuals who emerged from this environment often carry a sense of groundedness that reflects the sturdy nature of the northern woods. Through every changing season, the people of Caribou maintain a connection to their surroundings that is as permanent as the land itself.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Caribou, Maine. Coordinates: 46.836549, -67.936056. 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 Caribou includes the ZIP code (04736), telephone area code (207), county seat of Aroostook County (Houlton), and school district assignment (Regional School Unit 39).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |