Eastport Maine Map

About Eastport, Maine

Eastport is a locality in Washington County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,263. The population density is 130.7 people per km². Eastport is located at 44.9062°N, 66.9900°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Eastport, Maine, is a place where the rugged edge of the continent meets the restless Atlantic. It lies 87.9 miles east of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 85°T), and is situated 24.1 miles south-east of Calais. Its landscape is a dramatic interplay of granite outcrops, windswept spruce, and the vast, ever-changing expanse of the sea. Cobblestone streets, worn smooth by generations of footsteps and salty air, wind through the compact downtown, leading to a waterfront alive with the murmur of boat rigging and the cries of gulls. Houses, painted in hues that echo the dawn sky and the deep ocean, cling to the slopes, their windows gazing seaward as if in perpetual contemplation of the horizon. The air itself carries a sharp, invigorating tang, a constant reminder of the immense, untamed wilderness that presses in from all sides. This is an outpost with a history as deep and briny as the Passamaquoddy Bay it overlooks. Founded by Loyalists seeking refuge, Eastport has long been shaped by the sea, its economy historically tethered to fishing, shipbuilding, and the processing of its bounty. Though the great schooners have largely given way to modern vessels, the spirit of industry persists, now augmented by art galleries, working studios, and a growing appreciation for its unique maritime heritage. The island of Campobello, a Canadian neighbor just a ferry ride away, adds another layer to the region's interconnected story, a reminder of the permeable borders of both geography and culture. Evenings here can descend with a peculiar, luminous grace, the fading sunlight painting the water in shifting shades of rose and amethyst, a quiet testament to Eastport's enduring charm.

About This Eastport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eastport, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.906191, -66.989979. 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 Eastport and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Eastport includes the ZIP code (04631), telephone area code (207), county seat of Washington County (Machias), and school district assignment (Eastport). 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 Eastport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.