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Orono Maine Map

Explore Orono, Maine, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Orono, Maine

How to Use This Orono, Maine Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Orono, Maine. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maine or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Orono.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Orono
State	Maine (ME)
County	Penobscot County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	44.878261
Longitude	-68.688144
Population	10,185
Density	558.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	04473, 04469
Area Code	207
County Seat	Bangor
School District	Regional School Unit 26

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About Orono, Maine

Orono is a locality in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It has a population of 10,185. The population density is 558.5 people per km². Orono is located at 44.8783°N, 68.6881°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 04473, 04469.

Orono defines its presence through the steady, winding passage of the Stillwater River as it carves through the quiet interior of the landscape. It lies 7.7 miles northeast of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 42°T), and is situated 7.4 miles northeast of Brewer. The terrain surrounding Orono maintains a rugged, inland composure, characterized by dense woodlands and the dark, reflective waters of Pushaw Lake located only a few miles to the west. Broad stretches of forest canopy dominate the horizon, while the distant silhouette of Haynes Ridge offers a jagged, blue-gray boundary against the sky. Deep within the University Forest, the air holds a crisp, earthen weight that lingers even as the afternoon light shifts toward amber. Brownie Park provides a local threshold where the land meets the water, offering a space to witness the slow, deliberate pulse of the changing seasons.

Indigenous roots and colonial expansion shaped the early development of Orono, establishing a legacy tied to the timber and milling industries that once thrived along the riverbanks. Orono evolved from these industrial foundations into a center of intellectual and academic rigor, shifting its economic focus toward the sustainment of higher education and research. The local economy relies heavily on the presence of a major university, which acts as the primary engine for employment and regional innovation. Small businesses and professional services populate the main corridors, catering to a population that balances seasonal flux with a permanent, industrious core. The rhythmic hum of commerce in Orono reflects a practical, forward-looking energy that honors the labor of previous generations.

Orono fosters a distinct cultural character defined by the confluence of academic curiosity and the unpretentious nature of northern life. The University of Maine serves as a central pillar of this identity, drawing scholars and students who infuse the streets with a palpable, youthful vitality. Notable figures such as the author Stephen King, who once walked these paths, left an indelible mark on the creative consciousness of the region. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate the harvest or the arrival of spring, grounding the community in the cycles of the earth. Those seeking a connection to the wilder aspects of the terrain might venture toward the Old Gold Mine Trail, where the silence of the woods invites a deeper contemplation of the Maine interior.

Nearby Outdoor Places

High School Property (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 008° N
Brownie Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 040° NE
Msarden Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 053° NE
Penobscot Experimental Forest (Recreation Easement) — 1.5 mi, 090° E
Orono-Veazie Water District (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.6 mi, 069° E
Civil War Monument (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 012° N
Dwight B. Demeret Forest (Recreation Easement) — 1.7 mi, 345° N
Hudson Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 036° NE
Hutchins Concert Hall (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 035° NE
Maine Engineering (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 032° NE
Black Bear Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.9 mi, 355° N
Otto Farm Loop (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 018° N
Hinds-Keleti (Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 301° NW
Caribou Bog Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 338° N
Town of Orono (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 318° NW
Dorion Loop (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 025° NE
Corn Field Loop (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 043° NE
Caribou Bog (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 300° NW
Walden-Parke Preserve Phase II (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 272° W
Old Town Loop (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 033° NE
Marsh Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 240° SW
Peace Pole (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 028° NE
The Minor Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 028° NE
Binnette (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 027° NE
Hose 5 Fire Museum (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 215° SW
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.3 mi, 045° NE · 23k acres
Godfrey House Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 225° SW
Zillman Art Museum (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 218° SW
Penobscot Theatre Company Dramatic Academy (Arts Centre) — 6.8 mi, 217° SW
Isaac Farrar Mansion Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 218° SW

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