Waterville Maine Map

About Waterville, Maine

Waterville is a locality in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. It has a population of 17,077. The population density is 476.6 people per km². Waterville is located at 44.5520°N, 69.6317°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4901.

Waterville, Maine, unfolds along the Kennebec River, a waterway that has shaped its very character. It lies 42.5 miles north-east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 43°T), and is situated 0.6 miles west-north-west of Winslow. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, a landscape of rolling hills dotted with sturdy pines and birches, their leaves catching the crisp northern air. In the distance, the land softens into a mosaic of fields and woodlands, a scene that feels both familiar and enduring. The light, especially in the late afternoon, casts a warm, golden hue across the town, illuminating the weathered clapboard houses and the sturdy brick buildings that speak of a long-held purpose. The river itself, a steady, powerful presence, flows with a quiet determination, its surface reflecting the ever-changing sky. This place carries the legacy of industry and intellect, with its history deeply entwined with the mills that once harnessed the river’s might. Waterville was built on the strength of its mills, a testament to the ingenuity that transformed raw materials into finished goods. Today, that spirit of enterprise continues, though the economy has diversified, with education and healthcare now playing prominent roles, drawing people and ideas from across the region. The presence of Colby College imbues Waterville with a vibrant intellectual current, a counterpoint to the enduring practicality of its roots. Local traditions, quiet and unassuming, are woven into the rhythm of everyday life, a sense of community that feels as solid and reliable as the river stones.

About This Waterville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waterville, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.55201, -69.631712. 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 Waterville and Kennebec County.

Detailed location data for Waterville includes the ZIP code (04901), telephone area code (207), county seat of Kennebec County (Augusta), and school district assignment (Waterville). 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 Waterville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.