Oakland Maine Map
Oakland, Maine — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Oakland, Kennebec County.
Interactive Map of Oakland, Maine
| City | Oakland |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Kennebec |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.540344 |
| Longitude | -69.721992 |
| Population | 2,536 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Oakland, Maine
Oakland is a locality in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,536. Oakland is located at 44.5403°N, 69.7220°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04962.
Oakland, Maine, unfolds across the landscape with a quiet resilience, a place where the Kennebec River’s broad sweep dictates the contours of life. It lies 39.0 miles north-east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 39°T), and is situated 4.5 miles west of Waterville. Rolling hills, softened by a generous covering of pine and deciduous trees, give way to open fields that catch the sun in broad, golden swathes. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and evergreen, a bracing tonic that promises a day of honest work and clear skies. Even the low-lying wetlands, often dismissed by the hurried eye, possess a subtle grandeur, their reedy expanses alive with the calls of unseen birds and the silent passage of deer. The very character of Oakland is etched not in dramatic pronouncements, but in the steady, reliable presence of its natural surroundings. The story of Oakland is one of adaptation and enduring spirit, a narrative shaped by the very land it occupies. Once a hub for logging and manufacturing, the echoes of its industrial past can still be felt in the sturdy brick buildings that line its main thoroughfares, a testament to generations who built their lives with calloused hands. Today, its economy draws strength from a diverse mix, from small businesses catering to local needs to the quiet hum of agricultural enterprises that continue to work the fertile soil. The proximity to the Belgrade Lakes region draws visitors seeking recreation and a respite from the clamor of larger cities, their presence adding a gentle ebb and flow to the town’s rhythm. Oakland doesn't boast grand monuments, but its distinctive character lies in the quiet dignity of its history and the enduring connection its people maintain with the land and water that have defined it for so long.
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About This Oakland Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakland, Maine with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Oakland and Kennebec County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Oakland is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Oakland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
