Casco Maine Map

About Casco, Maine

Casco is a locality in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 582. Casco is located at 44.0067°N, 70.5228°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4015.

Casco lies cradled by the rolling terrain of western Cumberland County, its landscape a gentle mosaic of dense woodlands and shimmering bodies of water. It lies 16.6 miles west-south-west of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 247°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-west of Mechanic Falls. Pine and oak trees, thick with the scent of resin and damp earth, climb the modest slopes, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a soft, pearlescent light. The air here carries a crispness, particularly in the early mornings, that hints at the proximity of larger lakes like Sebago, their vast surfaces reflecting the ever-changing moods of the heavens. Small, clear streams meander through the undergrowth, their quiet murmur a constant counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the distant call of unseen birds, lending a sense of secluded wildness to the otherwise peaceful setting. The history of Casco is inextricably linked to the natural resources that define its character, its economy once largely shaped by the timber industry and the fertile soil that supported small farms. While agriculture still plays a role, the allure of the lakes and the surrounding natural beauty has increasingly drawn a different kind of life and livelihood to Casco. Summer visitors and seasonal residents have become a familiar presence, breathing a vibrant energy into the quieter months, their presence fostering a local economy that now leans towards recreation and hospitality. The enduring spirit of Casco, however, remains rooted in its connection to the land and water, a quiet resilience that has weathered the ebb and flow of changing times, leaving behind a palpable sense of enduring tradition.

About This Casco Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Casco, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.006739, -70.522836. 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 Casco and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Casco includes the ZIP code (04015), 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 Casco is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.