Damariscotta, 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 Damariscotta, Lincoln County.
| City | Damariscotta |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Lincoln |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.032857 |
| Longitude | -69.518659 |
| Population | 1,193 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Damariscotta is a locality in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,193. Damariscotta is located at 44.0329°N, 69.5187°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04543.
Damariscotta, Maine, unfolds along the winding river bearing its name, a place where the briny tang of the Atlantic seems to perpetually kiss the air. It lies 34.9 miles east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 97°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Waldoboro. The landscape here is a study in gentle resilience, a terrain of rolling hills that soften as they approach the water's edge, their slopes often cloaked in a thick, verdant growth of pine and oak, their branches reaching skyward like outstretched fingers. The river itself, a pewter ribbon under a wide, often dramatic sky, is the town's lifeblood, its surface catching the fleeting light of dawn and the deepening hues of dusk in a way that feels both ancient and immediate. Small, sturdy houses, painted in shades of weathered clapboard, cling to the inclines, their windows like watchful eyes reflecting the passing clouds and the slow, deliberate rhythm of the tides. This is a place where the echoes of industry, particularly oyster farming, still resonate, a testament to a generations-long relationship with the sea's bounty. For centuries, the Damariscotta River has been a vital artery, supporting livelihoods and shaping the very character of the people who call it home. The economy, while embracing modern ventures, still holds a deep reverence for its maritime roots, evident in the small boatyards dotting the shoreline and the bustling fish markets that offer the day's catch. Even the architecture speaks of this history, with buildings that possess a no-nonsense solidity, built to withstand the coastal winds and the passage of time, their foundations firmly planted in the rich, dark soil that has sustained this part of Lincoln County for so long.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Damariscotta, 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 Damariscotta and Lincoln County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Damariscotta 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 Damariscotta 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. |