Dover-Foxcroft Maine Map

About Dover-Foxcroft, Maine

Dover-Foxcroft is a locality in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,776. Dover-Foxcroft is located at 45.1834°N, 69.2270°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4426.

Dover-Foxcroft unfolds across the rolling terrain of central Maine, where the Piscataquis River, a silver ribbon, winds its way through a landscape of dense woodlands and open fields. It lies 34.3 miles north-west of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 320°T), and is situated 7.7 miles east of Guilford. The air here, especially in the hushed hours before dawn, carries a clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a palpable presence that seems to settle into the very bones of the place. Hills, softened by time and the persistent embrace of forest, rise and fall with a gentle, almost patient rhythm, their slopes often painted in the deep greens of spruce and fir, punctuated by the rust-colored blush of early autumn maples. The character of Dover-Foxcroft is one of quiet resilience, a town that understands the slow unfolding of seasons and the deep roots that anchor it to this particular patch of earth. Even the midday sun seems to possess a diffused quality, filtering through the leaves in shifting patterns that lend a dreamlike luminescence to the unhurried passage of the day. The history of Dover-Foxcroft is deeply intertwined with the Piscataquis River, which once powered the mills that sustained its early economy. Once a hub for lumber and agriculture, the town now finds its economic pulse in a more diversified rhythm, supporting a network of small businesses and serving as a vital service center for the surrounding rural communities. The echoes of its industrial past can still be glimpsed in the weathered brick of older buildings that line the main thoroughfares, a subtle reminder of the industry that once surged through its streets. There's a distinctive practicality to Dover-Foxcroft, a no-nonsense approach to life that is reflected in the straightforward architecture and the friendly, if sometimes reserved, demeanor of its inhabitants. The town’s enduring charm lies not in grand monuments, but in the subtle beauty of its natural setting and the quiet persistence of its people, a spirit that has weathered booms and busts, always finding a way to endure.

About This Dover-Foxcroft Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.183388, -69.226989. 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 Dover-Foxcroft and Piscataquis County.

Detailed location data for Dover-Foxcroft includes the ZIP code (04426), telephone area code (207), county seat of Piscataquis County (Dover-Foxcroft), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 68). 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 Dover-Foxcroft is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.