Cumberland Center, 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 Cumberland Center, Cumberland County.
| City | Cumberland Center |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Cumberland |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.796468 |
| Longitude | -70.258939 |
| Population | 2,790 |
| Density | 256.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Cumberland Center is a locality in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,790. The population density is 256.5 people per km². Cumberland Center is located at 43.7965°N, 70.2589°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Cumberland Center unfolds across a rolling terrain where the deep green of fir and pine forests spills down towards the shimmering, brackish waters of the nearby coast. It lies 9.3 miles north of Portland, ME (from Portland, ME: bearing 359°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-east of Westbrook. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, briny tang, a whisper of the ocean that shapes the very character of this place. Farm fields, patches of emerald and gold, interrupt the verdant sprawl, their boundaries softened by the gentle slope of the land. Stone walls, weathered and moss-kissed, trace the old property lines, testaments to generations of working the soil. The light here, particularly as day surrenders to twilight, seems to deepen, bathing the landscape in a warm, honeyed glow that lingers long after the sun dips below the horizon. This region, part of Cumberland County, has long been shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and the sea. Historically, the economy of Cumberland Center and its environs was tied to the fertile land, producing crops for local consumption and trade. The proximity to the coast, though not directly on the ocean’s edge, allowed for access to fishing and maritime activities that sustained early settlers. Today, while agriculture remains a vital thread, the character of Cumberland Center leans towards a quiet residential haven, attracting those who appreciate the blend of rural tranquility and accessible coastal amenities. The town’s identity is also subtly marked by its connection to the broader Portland metropolitan area, offering a peaceful retreat without sacrificing the conveniences of a larger urban center.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cumberland Center, 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 Cumberland Center and Cumberland County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cumberland Center 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 Cumberland Center 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. |