Kittery Maine Map

About Kittery, Maine

Kittery is a locality in York County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,973. Kittery is located at 43.0881°N, 70.7362°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3904.

Kittery spills along the southern edge of Maine, a place where the salty breath of the Atlantic mingles with the damp, pine-scented air of the coast. It lies 1.7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, NH (from Portsmouth, NH: bearing 50°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-west of York Harbor. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of weather and human habitation, give way to the intricate lace of tidal rivers and estuaries that wind inland like veins. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, seems to hold a certain amber quality, catching on the weathered shingles of old homes and glinting off the water's restless surface. Stands of oak and maple, their branches often heavy with sea spray, anchor the landscape, framing glimpses of the Piscataqua River, a broad, deep channel that acts as both a boundary and a vital artery. This is a place that has known the steady pulse of maritime trade and naval industry for generations, its very identity forged in the shipyards and along the bustling wharves. The echoes of shipbuilding, from the wooden hulls of colonial vessels to the steel of more modern craft, still resonate in the salty character of Kittery. Its economy, once heavily reliant on the sea and the nearby Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, now embraces a broader spectrum, with a thriving retail sector drawing visitors from across the region, and a growing appreciation for its historic architecture. The scent of fried clams and the murmur of conversations in a dozen languages are as much a part of Kittery's character as the fog that sometimes rolls in, muffling the world in a soft, gray embrace.

About This Kittery Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kittery, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.088144, -70.736164. 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 Kittery and York County.

Detailed location data for Kittery includes the ZIP code (03904), telephone area code (207), county seat of York County (Alfred), and school district assignment (Kittery). 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 Kittery is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.