Milbridge Maine Map

About Milbridge, Maine

Milbridge is a locality in Washington County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 326. The population density is 83.1 people per km². Milbridge is located at 44.5354°N, 67.8808°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Milbridge unfolds along the rugged coast of Washington County, a place where the Atlantic’s breath is a constant presence. It lies 47.8 miles east-south-east of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 112°T), and is situated 18.9 miles east-north-east of Bar Harbor. The landscape is a study in contrasts: low-slung houses with salt-bleached shingles huddle against the wind, while behind them, the land rises into rolling hills dotted with spruce and fir, their dark green a deep counterpoint to the vast, often grey, expanse of the sea. The harbors are alive with the bright colors of lobster boats bobbing at their moorings, their masts a skeletal forest against the sky. Even on a calm day, there’s a restless energy to the water, a constant murmur that seems to seep into the very character of Milbridge, lending it a resilient, weathered grace. For generations, the lifeblood of Milbridge has been tied to the ocean, a dependence etched into its very core. The lobster industry, a cornerstone of its economy, dictates the rhythm of the seasons and the ebb and flow of daily life. Historically, fishing villages like Milbridge were vital outposts, their inhabitants hardy souls who coaxed a living from the unforgiving sea. The scent of brine and drying nets, a subtle perfume, still lingers in the air, a reminder of the generations who have sailed these waters. While tourism has found a footing here, drawn by the raw beauty of the coast and the quiet charm of the village, the deep roots of the fishing tradition remain palpable, a testament to the enduring spirit of this Maine community.

About This Milbridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milbridge, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.535356, -67.880834. 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 Milbridge and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Milbridge includes the ZIP code (04658), telephone area code (207), county seat of Washington County (Machias), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 37). 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 Milbridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.