Rockland Maine Map

About Rockland, Maine

Rockland is a locality in Knox County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,035. The population density is 210.1 people per km². Rockland is located at 44.1037°N, 69.1089°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Rockland's harbor, a broad, welcoming curve of granite and water, exhales the briny, invigorating air of Penobscot Bay. It lies 50.9 miles south-south-west of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 199°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-south-west of Camden. The town itself climbs gently from the waterfront, a jumble of Victorian architecture painted in hues of clapboard white, deep ocean blue, and lobster-boat red. Steep streets, some slick with sea mist even on clear days, lead past weathered storefronts and sturdy homes whose foundations seem to grip the very bedrock of the Maine coast. The scent of pine needles, carried on the breeze from the inland forests, mingles with the pervasive aroma of salt and the subtle, persistent perfume of the sea. Even in the height of summer, a certain crispness lingers, a reminder of the powerful seasons that shape life here, and the quality of light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a golden sheen on the weathered shingles, as if the very buildings are breathing in the fading sun. For generations, Rockland has been defined by its deep connection to the sea, its economy historically tethered to the bounty of the ocean. The granite quarries that once pulsed with activity, shipping their stone across the country, have largely quieted, leaving behind a legacy of enduring structures and a palpable sense of industry past. Today, the vibrant hum of lobster boats, their traps stacked high on the docks, speaks of a resilient, ongoing commerce, a tradition passed down through families. The town also boasts a burgeoning arts scene, a distinctive counterpoint to its maritime roots, with galleries and performance spaces breathing new life into former industrial buildings. This blend of rugged practicality and creative spirit gives Rockland a unique character, a place where the enduring rhythms of the coast meet a forward-looking sensibility, all set against the dramatic backdrop of a working harbor and the boundless expanse of the Atlantic.

About This Rockland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rockland, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.103692, -69.108929. 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 Rockland and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Rockland includes the ZIP code (04841), telephone area code (207), county seat of Knox County (Rockland), and school district assignment (Regional School Unit 13). 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 Rockland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.