Danforth Maine Map

About Danforth, Maine

Danforth is a locality in Washington County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 452. The population density is 79.1 people per km². Danforth is located at 45.6603°N, 67.8683°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 66034.

Danforth sits where the land begins its patient, eastward tilt towards the sea, a place of deep woods and generous skies. It lies 74.0 miles north-east of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 36°T), and is situated 32.2 miles south of Houlton. Here, the terrain is a study in quiet persistence, with hills that rise not in dramatic peaks but in rounded shoulders, softened by the passage of countless seasons. Streams, clear and cool, thread their way through birch and pine, their waters catching the sun in fleeting glints, mirroring the shifting moods of the heavens. The air itself carries a scent of damp earth and evergreen, a clean, bracing perfume that whispers of wildness. In the hush of twilight, a particular shade of bruised purple often bleeds into the western horizon, a fleeting beauty that settles over the landscape like a benediction, lending a profound stillness to the evening. The story of Danforth is one of resilience, a narrative shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the bounty of the land. Its roots are entwined with the lumber and potato industries that once pulsed through its heart, echoes of which can still be felt in the sturdy, practical architecture and the hardy spirit of its people. Though the economic landscape has shifted, the enduring character of Danforth remains, a testament to a history of hard work and self-reliance. The clear waters of its rivers and the surrounding forests still offer a profound connection to the natural world, a quiet invitation to a life lived in closer conversation with the earth.

About This Danforth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Danforth, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.66034, -67.868345. 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 Danforth and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Danforth includes the ZIP code (04424), telephone area code (207), county seat of Washington County (Machias), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 14). 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 Danforth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.