Gorham Maine Map
Gorham, 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 Gorham, Cumberland County.
Interactive Map of Gorham, Maine
| City | Gorham |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Cumberland |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.679524 |
| Longitude | -70.444219 |
| Population | 7,469 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Gorham, Maine
Gorham is a locality in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,469. Gorham is located at 43.6795°N, 70.4442°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04038.
Gorham unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and rivers. It lies 9.5 miles west of Portland, ME (from Portland, ME: bearing 278°T), and is situated 3.7 miles west of Westbrook. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of centuries, give way to broad, fertile valleys where the Presumpscot River patiently winds its way toward the sea. In the late afternoon, the light here takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the scattered farmsteads and the more compact village center in a warm, ephemeral glow. The air, especially in early autumn, carries the crisp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands that press in, a deep green cloak against the horizon. Life in Gorham moves with a steady, grounded cadence, a rhythm that feels both ancient and enduring, like the very stones of the old meeting houses. The spirit of Gorham is deeply rooted in its agricultural heritage, a legacy that still breathes life into the local economy through its farms and the vibrant farmers' markets that dot the summer calendar. Long before it became a place of homes and bustling commerce, this land was cleared by hardy settlers seeking opportunity, their stories etched into the very soil. The presence of the University of Southern Maine adds a dynamic layer, infusing the community with youthful energy and intellectual curiosity, a counterpoint to the generations who have built their lives here. This blend of tradition and progress is a defining characteristic of Gorham, a place where the echoes of the past resonate in the present, from the historic architecture of the downtown to the enduring importance of its natural surroundings.
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About This Gorham Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Gorham, 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 Gorham and Cumberland County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Gorham 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 Gorham 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. |
