Presque Isle, 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 Presque Isle, Aroostook County.
| City | Presque Isle |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Aroostook |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 46.681153 |
| Longitude | -68.015862 |
| Population | 8,736 |
| Density | 44.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Presque Isle is a locality in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,736. The population density is 44.5 people per km². Presque Isle is located at 46.6812°N, 68.0159°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Presque Isle lies where the land gently rolls and the sky feels impossibly vast, a place where Aroostook River's quiet flow shapes the horizon. It lies 135.0 miles north-north-east of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 16°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east of Mapleton. The air here, especially in the early morning as the sun begins to climb, carries a crisp, clean promise, hinting at the fertile earth that surrounds it. Fields of potato and grain stretch out like a patchwork quilt, punctuated by stands of spruce and birch, their greens deep and varied under the wide, open heavens. The terrain itself seems to breathe, the subtle rises and falls of the ground creating a landscape that is both grounded and expansive, inviting the eye to wander and the spirit to settle. This is a place deeply tied to the soil, its identity forged in the bounty of Aroostook County's agricultural heritage, most notably its world-renowned potatoes. The rhythm of Presque Isle beats with the seasons, from the hopeful green shoots of spring to the golden harvest of autumn, a cycle that has sustained generations. Its history is one of resourceful pioneers and enduring communities, where the local economy, while diversifying, still draws strength from the land. The University of Maine at Presque Isle stands as a beacon of learning and a hub for the region, fostering innovation while honoring tradition. Evenings here can be a spectacle of light, as the setting sun paints the western sky in hues of orange and violet, casting long shadows that whisper of the area's quiet, persistent spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Presque Isle, 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 Presque Isle and Aroostook County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle 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. |