Newcastle Maine Map

About Newcastle, Maine

Newcastle is a locality in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 660. Newcastle is located at 44.0351°N, 69.5367°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4553.

Newcastle, a place where the Damariscotta River breathes its salty air, unfurls a landscape of weathered charm. It lies 34.0 miles east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 97°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-south-west of Waldoboro. The terrain rises and falls with a gentle persistence, a mosaic of dense pine forests that cling to the slopes and open fields, hinting at past cultivation. Along the riverbanks, weathered docks, some still bearing the ghosts of lobster boats, speak of a life intrinsically tied to the water. Even in the quiet of late afternoon, when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, amber shadows across the asphalt and clapboard, a palpable sense of enduring resilience permeates the air, a quiet strength born of salt and wind. The history of Newcastle is a story etched in timber and trade, a legacy of shipbuilding and seafaring that once echoed through its harbors. For generations, the local economy revolved around the bounty of the sea and the strength of its forests, supplying timber for ships that sailed far beyond the horizon. Today, while fishing boats still bob at anchor, the character of Newcastle has broadened, embracing artisan shops and galleries that draw visitors seeking a taste of authentic Maine. The old meetinghouse, a stoic sentinel on the green, stands as a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of its founders, a reminder of the sturdy foundations upon which this coastal community was built.

About This Newcastle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newcastle, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.035079, -69.536714. 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 Newcastle and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Newcastle includes the ZIP code (04553), telephone area code (207), county seat of Lincoln County (Wiscasset), and school district assignment (Great Salt Bay Community School District). 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 Newcastle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.