Dover-Foxcroft, 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 Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County.
| City | Dover-Foxcroft |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 45.183388 |
| Longitude | -69.226989 |
| Population | 2,776 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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: 04426.
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dover-Foxcroft, 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 Dover-Foxcroft and Piscataquis County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Dover-Foxcroft 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 Dover-Foxcroft 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. |