Richmond, 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 Richmond, Sagadahoc County.
| City | Richmond |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Sagadahoc |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.087297 |
| Longitude | -69.798935 |
| Population | 1,810 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Richmond is a locality in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,810. Richmond is located at 44.0873°N, 69.7989°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04357.
Richmond, Maine, presents a landscape shaped by the ebb and flow of tidal waters and the steady presence of granite hills. It lies 20.7 miles east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 92°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south of Gardiner. The Kennebec River, a broad artery of commerce and quiet reflection, defines much of the town's character, its shores etched with the weathered pilings of forgotten wharves and the sturdy foundations of homes that gaze seaward. Beyond the riverbanks, rolling terrain gives way to stands of pine and hardwood, their dense canopies filtering the bright Maine sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor. In the early mornings, a soft mist often rises from the water, lending an ethereal quality to the scene, while the air itself carries a distinct tang of salt and damp earth. The history of Richmond is deeply intertwined with the maritime life of the Kennebec. Once a bustling hub for shipbuilding and trade, its economy has since diversified, though the echoes of its seafaring past remain evident in the architecture and the enduring connection to the river. Local businesses, from small, independent shops to more established enterprises, now anchor the town’s economic life, often drawing sustenance from the surrounding agricultural lands and the continued, albeit diminished, fishing and lobstering industries. The legacy of its industrious past is not merely a matter of historical record; it is a palpable presence, felt in the very grain of the wooden docks and the weathered faces of its long-time residents, who carry the quiet resilience of those who have always lived by the water's edge.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Richmond, 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 Richmond and Sagadahoc County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Richmond 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 Richmond 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. |