Mexico Maine Map

About Mexico, Maine

Mexico is a locality in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,234. Mexico is located at 44.5609°N, 70.5453°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4257.

Mexico, Maine, unfolds as a landscape of quiet persistence, where the Androscoggin River, a broad, muscular ribbon of water, cleaves through a terrain of rolling hills and dense woodlands. It lies 35.8 miles north-north-west of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 333°T), and is situated 0.6 miles north-north-east of Rumford. The air here, particularly after a spring rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the skin and lingers in the memory. The houses, many bearing the weathered patina of generations, are scattered with a thoughtful grace, respecting the natural contours of the land. In the early morning, a soft, pearlescent mist often rises from the river, veiling the distant peaks of the Oxford Hills in an ethereal shroud, lending a dreamlike quality to the waking hours. The history of Mexico is deeply entwined with the power of its waterways and the bounty of its surrounding forests. Once a hub for the paper industry, the echoes of its industrial past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Today, the local economy leans towards a more diversified approach, with small businesses and a burgeoning interest in outdoor recreation, drawing visitors to hike the trails that lace the hills or to cast a line into the river's cool depths. The annual county fair, a tradition steeped in the simple joys of community and harvest, offers a vibrant glimpse into the enduring cultural character of Mexico, a place where the passage of time feels measured not by the ticking of clocks, but by the changing seasons and the steady flow of the river.

About This Mexico Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mexico, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.560897, -70.545343. 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 Mexico and Oxford County.

Detailed location data for Mexico includes the ZIP code (04257), telephone area code (207), county seat of Oxford County (Paris), and school district assignment (Regional School Unit 10). 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 Mexico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.