South Windham Maine Map

About South Windham, Maine

South Windham is a locality in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,215. The population density is 392.9 people per km². South Windham is located at 43.7362°N, 70.4237°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 04062, 04082.

South Windham bears the steady, persistent imprint of the Presumpscot River as it carves a path through the landscape, its currents dictating the slow rhythm of the valley. It lies 4.9 miles north-northwest of Westbrook, ME (from Westbrook, ME: bearing 327°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-northwest of Portland. The terrain rises toward the slopes of Pleasant Ridge, where the earth holds a quiet, granite-bound stillness that defines the horizon. A short distance away, the cascading waters of Mallison Falls create a constant, low-frequency hum that resonates through the surrounding woods, while the basin of Shad Gully catches the autumn mist before it dissipates into the clear, sharp air. Within the boundaries of the Hawkes-Towpath Preserve, the land remains largely untamed, offering a sanctuary where the light at dusk turns the foliage into deep, muted shades of bronze and charcoal.

South Windham maintains an economy rooted in the legacy of its industrial waterways, balancing the heritage of milling with the quiet persistence of modern life. While the influence of the distant coastline is felt in the saline dampness that sometimes drifts inland toward Lower Bay, the character of the region remains firmly connected to its freshwater veins and the nearby expanse of Dundee Pond. Residents here navigate a landscape shaped by historical labor, where the remnants of old stone foundations still peek through the undergrowth, speaking to the generations who harnessed the river to power their livelihood. Even as the pace of life shifts, the collective identity of South Windham remains tethered to the physical resilience of the terrain, enduring through the long, cold winters with a stoic, unassuming grace.

About This South Windham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Windham, Maine. Coordinates: 43.73619, -70.423663. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for South Windham includes the ZIP code (04062, 04082), telephone area code (207), county seat of Cumberland County (Portland), and school district assignment (Regional School Unit 14).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.