North Anson Maine Map

About North Anson, Maine

North Anson is a locality in Somerset County, Maine, United States. It is a small community with a population of 445. The population density is 76.8 people per km². North Anson is located at 44.8551°N, 69.8998°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

North Anson rests where the Sandy River spills into the Kennebec, a place defined by the broad, slow sweep of the water and the surrounding hills that rise with a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 54.4 miles north-north-east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 16°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-north-west of Madison. The land here is a patchwork of mature woodlands and open fields, the trees a deep, somber green for much of the year, turning to a riot of golds and reds when the autumn air bites. The houses, many of them built with a sturdy, no-nonsense practicality, stand resolutely against the elements, their paint weathered by sun and snow, their windows reflecting the vast, often dramatic Maine sky. Even on a still day, there's a sense of the wind moving through the pines, a constant, subtle murmur that’s as much a part of the landscape as the solid earth beneath. The history of North Anson is tied to the timber that once flowed down these rivers and the industries that sprang from it. For generations, logging and sawmills were the pulse of the local economy, the scent of cut pine a familiar fragrance in the air. While those days have largely passed, a spirit of resilience remains, evident in the small businesses that still serve the surrounding countryside and the agricultural roots that haven't been entirely severed. The old railroad bed, now a recreational trail, offers a tangible link to a busier past, a reminder of the routes that brought people and goods to this quiet corner of Somerset County, where the pace of life is dictated more by the turning seasons than the ticking clock.

About This North Anson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Anson, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.855059, -69.899781. 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 North Anson and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for North Anson includes the ZIP code (04958), telephone area code (207), county seat of Somerset County (Skowhegan), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 74). 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 North Anson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.