Little Falls Maine Map

About Little Falls, Maine

Little Falls is a locality in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 718. The population density is 246.7 people per km². Little Falls is located at 43.7315°N, 70.4276°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4038.

Little Falls is a place where the woods press close to the water, a landscape shaped by the slow persistence of the Songo River. It lies 9.9 miles west-north-west of Portland, ME (from Portland, ME: bearing 299°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-west of Westbrook. The terrain here is a subtle, rolling terrain, a gentle rise and fall that speaks of glacial retreat rather than dramatic upheaval, with a generous scattering of granite outcroppings that seem to bloom from the earth like ancient, moss-covered flowers. The air itself carries a distinct coolness, even in the height of summer, a damp, earthy scent that mingles with the pine and the faint, sweet perfume of wild roses that spill over stone walls. Here, the water, a dark, reflective ribbon, dictates the contours of the land, its edges softened by reeds and the low, persistent murmur of its flow. The history of Little Falls is deeply entwined with the water that gives it its name, a place long understood for its potential to harness the river's power. Early industries, like sawmills and later paper production, drew lifeblood from its currents, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, if now weathered, brick structures that still stand sentinel along the banks. Though the large-scale industrial operations have largely receded, replaced by a quieter, more diversified economy that includes small businesses, artisanal crafts, and a burgeoning tourism trade drawn to the natural beauty of the surrounding lakes and forests, the echo of that past remains. The rhythm of life in Little Falls is measured, less by the frantic pace of a metropolis and more by the turning of the seasons and the steady, enduring presence of the river.

About This Little Falls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Little Falls, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.731468, -70.427552. 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 Little Falls and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Little Falls 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 Little Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.