Dixfield Maine Map

About Dixfield, Maine

Dixfield is a locality in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,323. Dixfield is located at 44.5340°N, 70.4559°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4257.

Dixfield unfolds along the banks of the Swift River, its landscape a study in the patient persistence of New England terrain. It lies 32.2 miles north-north-west of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 338°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east-south-east of Rumford. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and deciduous forests, cradle the valley, their slopes softened by the passage of seasons rather than any dramatic upheaval. The air here, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often takes on a honeyed quality, illuminating the weathered clapboard of houses and barns with a gentle, retrospective glow. The Swift River itself, a ribbon of clear, cool water, murmurs its ceaseless song through the heart of Dixfield, its presence a constant, soothing counterpoint to the quiet industry of the place. The history of Dixfield is as deeply rooted as the ancient maples that line its older roads, a story woven from the threads of early settlement and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. Originally settled in the late 18th century, it grew from a frontier outpost into a community sustained by the bounty of the land and the ingenuity of its people. Logging and farming were once the lifeblood, and though the great forests have been managed and replanted, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the sturdy construction of barns and the enduring appreciation for the surrounding woodlands. Today, while agriculture retains a presence, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and skilled trades forming the backbone, fostering a sense of practical resilience. The town’s character is one of quiet competence, a place where neighborly bonds are forged not through grand pronouncements but through shared work and the simple dignity of a life lived close to the earth.

About This Dixfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dixfield, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.533953, -70.455897. 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 Dixfield and Oxford County.

Detailed location data for Dixfield includes the ZIP code (04224), telephone area code (207), county seat of Oxford County (Paris), and school district assignment (Regional School Unit 56). 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 Dixfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.