Farmington Maine Map

About Farmington, Maine

Farmington is a locality in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,168. The population density is 398.8 people per km². Farmington is located at 44.6706°N, 70.1512°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04938.

Farmington spreads across a landscape defined by the persistent, winding course of the Sandy River, which carves its path through the lower reaches of the valley floor. It lies 26.8 miles west-northwest of Waterville, ME (from Waterville, ME: bearing 288°T), and is situated 6.6 miles northeast of Wilton. The air here holds a crisp, terrestrial clarity, far removed from the heavy moisture of the distant lowlands, as the earth rises into the gradual slopes that lead toward the distant silhouette of the Longfellow Mountains. In the quiet hours of the morning, the light catches the silvered surface of the river, illuminating the transition from the dense, dark timber of the surrounding woodlands to the open, orderly stretches of land that characterize the terrain. Residents often find their way to Meeting House Park, a small, central green space that serves as a quiet anchor for the community, while the reflective, still waters of Varnum Pond wait only a short distance away for those seeking the stillness of the deep interior.

Farmington emerged from the rugged persistence of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of the soil and the utility of the nearby waterways. Over the generations, the economy has shifted from its foundational reliance on field and timber to a broader involvement in education and regional commerce, anchored by the presence of a long-standing university that influences the rhythm of the seasons. The architecture of the older streets reflects a sturdy, utilitarian history, with brick facades and wooden frames that have weathered many cycles of frost and thaw. Life moves with a deliberate, steady pace, shaped by the cycles of the academic year and the seasonal demands of the high, inland climate, creating a singular atmosphere where the legacy of the nineteenth-century builders remains a visible, grounding force in the daily lives of the people who reside here.

About This Farmington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Farmington, Maine. Coordinates: 44.670616, -70.151173. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

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).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.