Cumberland Center Maine Map

About Cumberland Center, Maine

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.

About This Cumberland Center Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cumberland Center, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.796468, -70.258939. 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.

Detailed location data for Cumberland Center includes the ZIP code (04021), telephone area code (207), county seat of Cumberland County (Portland), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 51). 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 Cumberland Center is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.