Gorham Maine Map

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: 4038.

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.

About This Gorham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gorham, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.679524, -70.444219. 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.

Detailed location data for Gorham includes the ZIP code (04038), telephone area code (207), county seat of Cumberland County (Portland), and school district assignment (Gorham). 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 Gorham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.