Ellsworth Maine Map

About Ellsworth, Maine

Ellsworth is a locality in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,657. The population density is 41.6 people per km². Ellsworth is located at 44.5434°N, 68.4195°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 54341.

Ellsworth rises from the ancient granite bones of coastal Maine, a place where inland forests meet the salty breath of the Atlantic. It lies 25.0 miles south-east of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 135°T), and is situated 18.6 miles east of Bucksport. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of spruce and fir, descend toward the wide, shimmering expanse of the Penobscot River estuary, its waters often a steely grey under the vast, ever-shifting sky. The air carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, mingling with the fainter, briny tang that hints at the nearby ocean, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity. Along the riverbanks, the land is etched with the quiet persistence of granite outcroppings, smoothed by the passage of countless tides and seasons, offering a rough, enduring beauty to the terrain. The history of Ellsworth is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of maritime trade and the rugged bounty of the land. Originally settled as a strategic point for logging and shipbuilding, its economy once thrived on the export of timber and the processing of the region's abundant seafood. Today, while those industries have shifted, Ellsworth remains a vital hub, its downtown a collection of historic brick buildings that echo with the footsteps of generations of merchants and artisans. It serves as a gateway to Acadia National Park, drawing visitors who come to explore the dramatic granite coastline and the serene inland lakes, further shaping the character of Ellsworth as a place that bridges the wild beauty of nature with the steady pulse of human endeavor.

About This Ellsworth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellsworth, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.54341, -68.419464. 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 Ellsworth and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Ellsworth includes the ZIP code (04605), telephone area code (207), county seat of Hancock County (Ellsworth), and school district assignment (Ellsworth Public Schools). 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 Ellsworth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.