South Berwick Maine Map

About South Berwick, Maine

South Berwick is a locality in York County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,381. The population density is 484.2 people per km². South Berwick is located at 43.2345°N, 70.8095°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

South Berwick rests in a landscape where the rolling hills of southern Maine begin their gentle descent towards the Atlantic, a place where the air, even on a clear day, carries a whisper of salt and the scent of pine. It lies 4.1 miles north-east of Dover, NH (from Dover, NH: bearing 52°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-south-east of Rochester. The Salmon Falls River, a broad, dark ribbon, defines much of the western edge, its banks often softened by reeds and the sturdy, tenacious growth of river birch. Beyond the river, the terrain is a pleasing mosaic of mature woodlands, interspersed with open fields that, in the soft light of late afternoon, glow with an almost ethereal green. Older homes, their clapboard weathered by countless seasons, stand sentinel along winding roads, their porches often shaded by ancient maples whose leaves, in autumn, burn with a fierce, fleeting beauty. This is a place of quietude, where the loudest sounds are often the calls of unseen birds or the distant hum of a tractor tilling the land. The history of South Berwick is deeply entwined with the power of its waterways and the ingenuity of its early inhabitants, who harnessed the Salmon Falls River for mills and industry, shaping the very character of the settlement. For generations, timber and shipbuilding were the lifeblood of South Berwick, leaving behind a legacy visible in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. Today, while the grand industrial past has receded, the town retains a vibrant local economy, supported by a mix of small businesses and a strong agricultural presence that continues to tend the fertile soil. The presence of the historic Hamilton House, a grand Georgian mansion overlooking the river, serves as a quiet reminder of the prominent families who once shaped the fortunes of this corner of York County, their stories now woven into the fabric of the community alongside the everyday lives of its current residents.

About This South Berwick Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Berwick, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.234529, -70.809502. 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 South Berwick and York County.

Detailed location data for South Berwick includes the ZIP code (03908), telephone area code (207), county seat of York County (Alfred), and school district assignment (School Administrative District 35). 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 South Berwick is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.