Jonesport Maine Map
Jonesport, 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 Jonesport, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Jonesport, Maine
| City | Jonesport |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.532856 |
| Longitude | -67.598326 |
| Population | 571 |
| Density | 153.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Jonesport, Maine
Jonesport is a locality in Washington County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 571. The population density is 153.5 people per km². Jonesport is located at 44.5329°N, 67.5983°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Jonesport breathes the sharp, briny air of its Down East Maine existence, a place where the land yields grudgingly to the sea and the sea carves its own insistent story into the granite coastline. It lies 60.9 miles east-south-east of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 107°T), and is situated 14.3 miles south-south-west of Machias. The terrain here is a rugged embrace of rocky shores, spruce-fir forests that cling tenaciously to the thin soil, and a scattering of salt marshes that exhale the scent of decay and rebirth with each turning tide. The houses, often painted in weathered blues and greys, huddle against the elements, their pitched roofs testament to the need to shed the heavy snows of winter, while lobster boats, their buoys a cheerful confetti of color, bob patiently in the protected harbors, awaiting the call of the ocean. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a crystalline clarity, sharpening the edges of the weathered shingles and lending a luminous glow to the mist that often drifts in from the Gulf of Maine, blurring the distinction between water and sky. The enduring heart of Jonesport beats with the rhythm of the sea, its economy inextricably tied to the bounty of the cold Atlantic waters. For generations, lobstering has been the lifeblood, a demanding profession that shapes the very character of the place, fostering a stoic resilience and a deep respect for the ocean's caprices. This history is visible in the weathered wharves and the enduring traditions passed down through families, a lineage of watermen and women who understand the subtle language of tides and weather. Beyond the iconic lobster boats, the area’s natural beauty has drawn a modest but dedicated tourism, particularly for those seeking the raw, untamed appeal of coastal Maine, and the nearby Roque Bluffs State Park offers a glimpse into the wilder shores that define this corner of Washington County.
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About This Jonesport Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Jonesport, 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 Jonesport and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Jonesport 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 Jonesport 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. |
