Falmouth, 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 Falmouth, Cumberland County.
| City | Falmouth |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Cumberland |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.729525 |
| Longitude | -70.241993 |
| Population | 1,988 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Falmouth is a locality in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,988. Falmouth is located at 43.7295°N, 70.2420°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04105.
Falmouth, Maine, unfolds along the rugged coastline, where the Atlantic’s salty breath mingles with the pine-scented air. It lies 4.7 miles north of Portland, ME (from Portland, ME: bearing 8°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north of South Portland. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: gentle slopes descend towards tidal estuaries, their muddy flats exposed at low tide like ancient, wrinkled hands. Beyond these marshy reaches, the land rises into low, wooded hills, their evergreen crowns a deep, constant green against the vast sweep of the sky. Along the shore, weathered granite outcrops catch the sun, their surfaces smoothed by the relentless caress of wind and wave, while pockets of sandy beach offer a softer transition to the sea. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, has a peculiar quality, a diffused golden haze that seems to soften the edges of the world, making the ordinary feel a little more luminous. The story of Falmouth is deeply intertwined with the sea and the land it borders. Originally settled by English colonists in the 17th century, the area’s early economy was built on fishing, shipbuilding, and timber. Remnants of this maritime heritage can still be felt, though the dominant industries now lean towards a blend of small-scale agriculture and the services that support its growing population. Falmouth is known for its distinctive agricultural roots, with farms still dotting the inland areas, providing a connection to the soil that predates its coastal identity. The town retains a palpable sense of history, evident in the preserved colonial architecture found in its village centers and the quiet reverence with which locals speak of generations past. It is a place where the rhythm of the tides still influences the pace of life, where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of salt and the distant cry of gulls.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Falmouth, 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 Falmouth and Cumberland County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Falmouth 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 Falmouth 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. |