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Skowhegan Maine Map

Explore Skowhegan, 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 Skowhegan, Maine

How to Use This Skowhegan, Maine Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Skowhegan, 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 Skowhegan.

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	Skowhegan
State	Maine (ME)
County	Somerset County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	44.778149
Longitude	-69.712196
Population	6,404
Density	185.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	04976
Area Code	207
County Seat	Skowhegan
School District	School Administrative District 54

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About Skowhegan, Maine

Skowhegan is a locality in Somerset County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,404. The population density is 185.0 people per km². Skowhegan is located at 44.7781°N, 69.7122°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04976.

Skowhegan defines its existence through the steady, insistent passage of the Kennebec River, which carves a path directly through the center of the local landscape. It lies 15.3 miles north-northwest of Waterville, ME (from Waterville, ME: bearing 344°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-southeast of Madison.

The water moves with a quiet authority, reflecting the gray sky and the heavy boughs of the surrounding spruce-fir woods as it flows toward the horizon. Further inland, the terrain breaks into the subtle, wide reaches of The Plains, providing a flat expanse that contrasts with the distant, hazy silhouette of the Longfellow Mountains. Residents find a quiet stillness at Cold Brook, where the water remains undisturbed and cool against the backdrop of dense northern timber. Arnold Park serves as a central point for outdoor activity, offering a direct connection to the natural character of the earth. The air here holds a distinct, crisp clarity, especially as the late afternoon sun casts long, thin shadows across the fields.

Skowhegan grew from the power of the water, building its early foundations upon the industrial potential provided by the riverbed. Mills and manufacturing once dictated the rhythm of daily life, fostering an economy that relied on the transformation of timber and the hard work of those who lived along the banks. While the machinery has evolved, the spirit of production remains, grounding the local identity in a legacy of manual craft and resilience. The town maintains a steady pace, favoring a deliberate, honest approach to commerce that reflects the pragmatic nature of the people. This history of labor is still visible in the sturdy brick architecture that lines the older streets, standing as a testament to the generations who shaped the local economy.

Cultural character in Skowhegan manifests in a deep appreciation for the arts and a commitment to preserving the heritage of the region. The iconic, oversized wooden sculpture of a Native American stands as a notable landmark, serving as a silent guardian over the main thoroughfare. Local events bring the population together in the town square, emphasizing a communal focus that feels both intimate and expansive. Notable figures such as the actress Margaret Chase Smith once called this region home, drawing strength from the same rugged environment that defines the community today. Life here is measured by the changing seasons and the simple, reliable beauty of the landscape that persists regardless of the passing years.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 172° S
Coburn Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 163° S
Governer Coburn Drive Scenic Turnout (Nature Reserve) — 0.6 mi, 136° SE
Skowhegan Gorge (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 175° S
Governer Coburn Drive Larch Plantation (Nature Reserve) — 0.7 mi, 133° SE
Skowhegan Indian Sculpture (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 207° SW
Strand Cinema (Cinema) — 0.8 mi, 199° S
Girl with Tail (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 196° S
Lakewood Theater (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 319° NW
Lake George (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 097° E
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 223° SW
Norridgewock Historical Society (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 223° SW
Alphabet Trails (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 098° E
The Pinnacle (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 091° E
L C Bates Museum (Museum) — 9.0 mi, 152° SE
Robbins Hill Scenic Area (Viewpoint) — 9.3 mi, 329° NW
Athens Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 011° N
North Hartland School (Historic Ruins) — 11.3 mi, 043° NE
Rope Swing (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 326° NW
Fahi Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.9 mi, 317° NW
Embden Petroglyphs (Indian Rock) (Attraction) — 13.1 mi, 326° NW
Quarry Road Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 13.4 mi, 169° S
“roll of Honor” (Monument) — 14.2 mi, 157° SE
Pottery Club Studio (Arts Centre) — 14.9 mi, 170° S
Plymouth Bog Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.3 mi, 100° E
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 31.4 mi, 356° N · 110k acres
Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 53.9 mi, 146° SE · 21k acres
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 54.7 mi, 074° E · 23k acres
White Mountain National Forest (National Forest) — 63.1 mi, 237° SW · 768k acres
Acadia National Park (National Park) — 72.0 mi, 132° SE · 77k acres

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