Hartland Maine Map

About Hartland, Maine

Hartland is a locality in Somerset County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 756. Hartland is located at 44.8834°N, 69.4475°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4943.

Hartland lies where the land begins to soften its rugged edges, a place where the vast, evergreen forests of Maine yield to more open meadows and the gentle sweep of hills. It lies 33.3 miles west of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 280°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-north-west of Pittsfield. The air here, especially in the hushed moments before dawn, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of pine needles and damp earth that seems to cleanse the very lungs. The terrain is a study in subtle contours, with streams that meander rather than rush, their waters reflecting the immense, often cloud-strewn sky that stretches from horizon to horizon. Farmsteads, their white clapboard gleaming even on overcast days, are scattered across this undulating landscape, each a small, resolute declaration against the encroaching wild. The character of Hartland is one of quiet persistence, a resilience born from generations of living in harmony with a land that demands respect and offers its own profound, unvarnished beauty in return. The economic heart of Hartland has long pulsed with the rhythm of agriculture, particularly the cultivation of potatoes, a legacy that has shaped its fields and its people. The soil, rich and dark, still holds the memory of countless harvests, and though the landscape has broadened its agricultural embrace to include other crops and livestock, the potato remains a familiar, defining presence. History whispers from the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the village center, remnants of an era when Hartland was a vital hub for the surrounding farming communities. While modern industry has found its footing, it has done so with a mindful deference to the town’s agrarian roots, ensuring that the essential spirit of Hartland, one of self-sufficiency and community connection, endures. The local library, a modest but proud building, stands as a quiet testament to the enduring value placed on knowledge and shared experience within this enduring corner of Maine.

About This Hartland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hartland, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.883394, -69.447548. 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 Hartland and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Hartland includes the ZIP code (04943), telephone area code (207), county seat of Somerset County (Skowhegan), and school district assignment (Regional School Unit 19). 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 Hartland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.