Gardiner Maine Map
Gardiner, 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 Gardiner, Kennebec County.
Interactive Map of Gardiner, Maine
| City | Gardiner |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Kennebec |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.23007 |
| Longitude | -69.775322 |
| Population | 6,088 |
| Density | 148.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Gardiner, Maine
Gardiner is a locality in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,088. The population density is 148.9 people per km². Gardiner is located at 44.2301°N, 69.7753°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4345.
Gardiner unfolds along the western bank of the Kennebec River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its terrain a mix of weathered granite and fertile loam. It lies 23.6 miles east-north-east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 67°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south of Augusta. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and the salty tang of the nearby coast, even miles inland. Mature oaks and maples stand as silent sentinels along its streets, their leaves catching the sunlight and casting shifting patterns on the well-worn sidewalks. The character of Gardiner is one of quiet resilience, a town that has absorbed the passage of seasons and generations, its buildings bearing the patina of time, their brickwork softened by lichen and the persistent Maine rain. The history of Gardiner is deeply entwined with the Kennebec River, a vital artery for commerce and industry since its earliest days. Logging and shipbuilding once dominated its economy, the mighty oaks felled and shaped into vessels that sailed the globe, leaving a legacy of skilled craftsmanship and a close connection to the natural world. Later, paper mills and manufacturing pulsed with activity, their rhythms now faded echoes in the quiet hum of the present-day economy. Today, Gardiner embraces a blend of artisanal shops, small businesses, and a growing appreciation for its historic architecture, a testament to its enduring spirit and the enduring beauty of its riverside setting.
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About This Gardiner Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Gardiner, 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 Gardiner and Kennebec County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Gardiner 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 Gardiner 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. |
