Sanford Maine Map
Sanford, 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 Sanford, York County.
Interactive Map of Sanford, Maine
| City | Sanford |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | York |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.439249 |
| Longitude | -70.774225 |
| Population | 22,247 |
| Density | 178.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Sanford, Maine
Sanford is a locality in York County, Maine, United States. It has a population of 22,247. The population density is 178.5 people per km². Sanford is located at 43.4392°N, 70.7742°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4073.
Sanford, Maine, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient sculpting of glacial action and the steady flow of its waterways. It lies 13.7 miles north-east of Rochester, NH (from Rochester, NH: bearing 47°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-west of North Berwick. The terrain here is a gentle undulation, a series of low hills and shallow valleys that cradle the town and its surrounding woodlands. The air, especially as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the mist rising from the Mousam River. Pockets of open fields, once tilled by generations, now offer a patchwork of wild grasses and tenacious wildflowers, their colors softened by the diffused light. The character of Sanford is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world still holds a significant presence, its rhythms dictating the pace of life. The history of Sanford is deeply entwined with the power of water and the ingenuity of its people. Originally a part of Sanford, Massachusetts, it was incorporated into Maine in 1739, its early growth fueled by the textile mills that harnessed the energy of the Mousam River. For over a century, these mills were the lifeblood of Sanford’s economy, drawing in immigrants who brought their own traditions and skills, shaping a diverse cultural fabric that still echoes today. Though the industrial era has largely passed, the sturdy brick buildings of the former factories stand as silent witnesses to that industrious past, some repurposed for new ventures. The waterway itself, now a source of recreation and natural beauty, continues to be a defining feature, its banks a popular spot for quiet contemplation and the gentle passing of a summer evening.
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About This Sanford Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Sanford, 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 Sanford and York County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Sanford 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 Sanford 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. |
