Oak Hill Maine Map

About Oak Hill, Maine

Oak Hill is a locality in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,846. Oak Hill is located at 43.5898°N, 70.3339°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4074.

Oak Hill lies where the land, softened by centuries of rain and frost, rolls with a quiet persistence toward the coast. It lies 5.9 miles south-west of South Portland, ME (from South Portland, ME: bearing 233°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south-west of Portland. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of pine needles and decaying leaves, a fragrance deepened by the frequent mist that softens the edges of the dense forest canopy. Granite outcrops, weathered and moss-bearded, punctuate the landscape, hinting at a deeper, more formidable geology beneath the yielding soil. Fringes of meadow, vibrant green in the humid summer months, break the unbroken expanse of trees, offering glimpses of a sky that can shift from a cerulean brilliance to a bruised, brooding grey with startling speed. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a subtle strength, a resilience born of enduring seasons. The history of Oak Hill is not one of grand pronouncements, but of slow, steady cultivation. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground and abundant timber, carved out lives here, their labours etched into the very contours of the land. The economy, once tied to the lumber mills that hummed with the industry of felled giants, has shifted towards a more diversified present. Today, small farms still dot the landscape, their fields a patchwork of crops that speak of continuity, while artisanal craftspeople find a quiet haven, their workshops filled with the scent of wood shavings and drying paints. The old meeting house, its steeple a familiar landmark against the often-overcast sky, remains a focal point, a place where the collective memory of Oak Hill resides, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Oak Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Hill, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.589805, -70.333938. 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 Oak Hill and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Oak Hill includes the ZIP code (04074), telephone area code (207), county seat of Cumberland County (Portland), and school district assignment (Scarborough). 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 Oak Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.