Lake Arrowhead Maine Map

About Lake Arrowhead, Maine

Lake Arrowhead is a locality in York County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,322. The population density is 242.4 people per km². Lake Arrowhead is located at 43.6637°N, 70.7348°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4048.

Lake Arrowhead lies in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where ancient woodlands begin to yield to the open expanse of the water. It lies 24.0 miles west of Portland, ME (from Portland, ME: bearing 271°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-south-west of Steep Falls. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the forests that hem the lake's irregular shores. Sunlight, when it filters through the canopy, creates a shifting mosaic on the forest floor, illuminating patches of moss and the occasional scurrying creature. The water itself, a deep, still blue for much of the year, reflects the sky with an almost startling clarity, broken only by the languid movements of a passing canoe or the darting flight of a kingfisher. The terrain slopes softly towards the water's edge, creating a natural amphitheater for the lake's quiet drama. The history of Lake Arrowhead is etched not in grand monuments but in the persistent hum of local life and the enduring connection to the land. For generations, this area has drawn its sustenance from the surrounding forests and the fertile soil, with small farms and lumber mills forming the backbone of its early economy. While the rustle of leaves and the murmur of the water remain dominant sounds, the echoes of past industries can still be felt in the sturdy architecture of older buildings and the weathered faces of long-time residents. The lake itself, once a vital resource for these early endeavors, now serves as the heart of Lake Arrowhead's leisure and recreation, drawing visitors who seek its peaceful atmosphere and the simple pleasures of a life lived closer to nature.

About This Lake Arrowhead Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Arrowhead, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.66369, -70.734781. 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 Lake Arrowhead and York County.

Detailed location data for Lake Arrowhead includes the ZIP code (04061), telephone area code (207), county seat of York County (Alfred), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 57). 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 Lake Arrowhead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.