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 1,212. The population density is 338.5 people per km². South Windham is located at 43.7362°N, 70.4237°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 73619.

South Windham lies where the land begins to settle into the broader embrace of the Maine landscape. It lies 9.9 miles west-north-west of Portland, ME (from Portland, ME: bearing 302°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-north-west of Westbrook. Rolling hills, softened by a generous cloak of mixed woods—pines reaching skyward and hardwoods blushing in season—form the immediate backdrop. Open fields, checkerboarded by stone walls that speak of generations of clearing, break the verdant expanse, hinting at a history of cultivation. A quiet river, the Presumpscot, winds through this terrain, its waters reflecting the muted blues and grays of the northern sky, a constant, gentle presence shaping the gentle slopes and gathering into wider pools before continuing its journey. The air here often carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, particularly after a rain, a testament to the surrounding natural abundance. The story of South Windham is one of a place shaped by water and industry, its origins tied to the power of the Presumpscot River. Early settlers recognized the potential of this waterway, establishing mills that harnessed its flow, a legacy that echoes in the very character of the place. Though the large-scale industrial operations of the past have largely receded, a spirit of quiet enterprise persists. The local economy, while diversified, still feels the influence of its agricultural roots and the enduring connection to the natural world. It is a place where life moves with a measured cadence, where the seasons dictate the rhythm of daily existence, and where the enduring beauty of the landscape offers a constant, understated invitation to pause and observe.

About This South Windham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Windham, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.73619, -70.423663. 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 Windham and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for South Windham includes the ZIP code (04062), telephone area code (207), county seat of Cumberland County (Portland), and school district assignment (Regional School Unit 14). 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 Windham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.