Farmington Maine Map

About Farmington, Maine

Farmington is a locality in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,168. Farmington is located at 44.6706°N, 70.1512°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4992.

Farmington, Maine, breathes the cool, crisp air of the rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of glaciers. It lies 39.5 miles north of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 5°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-east of Wilton. The Sandy River, a ribbon of quicksilver, threads its way through valleys that cradle the town, its banks often softened by the emerald hush of forests. Here, the terrain rises and falls with a gentle insistence, a subtle topography that speaks of ancient earth movements, where the very air seems to possess a certain clarity, especially in the slanted light of late afternoon. The character of Farmington is one of quiet resilience, a place where the wildness of the surrounding countryside brushes close against the ordered lives of its inhabitants. The history of Farmington is deeply entwined with the abundance of its natural resources, once a hub for logging and agriculture, the echoes of which can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. The Farmington Canal, though long gone, once served as a vital artery for commerce, connecting this inland community to distant markets and fostering a spirit of enterprise that laid the groundwork for its present-day economy, which still holds strong ties to the land through local farms and small businesses. It is here, at the heart of Franklin County, that the University of Maine at Farmington cultivates minds, adding a vibrant intellectual current to the town's established character, a place where the past and the present engage in a slow, deliberate dance.

About This Farmington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Farmington, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.670616, -70.151173. 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 Farmington and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Farmington includes the ZIP code (04938), telephone area code (207), county seat of Franklin County (Farmington), and school district assignment (Regional School Unit 09). 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 Farmington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.