York Harbor Maine Map

About York Harbor, Maine

York Harbor is a locality in York County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,132. The population density is 377.2 people per km². York Harbor is located at 43.1368°N, 70.6456°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 03911.

York Harbor defines the jagged edge where the tidal pulse of the Atlantic Ocean meets the resilient granite of the Maine coastline. It lies 21.9 miles south-southeast of Sanford, ME (from Sanford, ME: bearing 163°T), and is situated 7.4 miles northeast of Portsmouth. The York River carves a serpentine path toward the deep, cold water, its brackish currents dictating the slow rhythmic swing of moored vessels and the persistent erosion of the shoreline. Nearby, the uneven rise of Sewall Hill breaks the horizon, providing a silent, elevated vantage point over the spruce-studded landscape that slopes gently toward the salt spray. Visitors often traverse the Shore Path Trail, a narrow artery that traces the precarious boundary between private gardens and the relentless, foam-flecked reach of the tide, while the sheltered shores of Bragdon Island remain a constant, stoic presence amidst the shifting currents.

York Harbor emerged from a heritage defined by maritime commerce and the seasonal migration of those seeking refuge from the sweltering heat of inland summers. The local economy persists in a quiet dialogue between its historic identity as a seafaring port and its modern role as a sanctuary for those drawn to the Atlantic Ocean. Near the peaceful expanse of Library Commons, the air often carries the sharp, clean scent of pine needles mingled with brine, a sensory reminder of the region’s long-standing connection to the sea. The tranquil waters of Indian Pond rest quietly in the interior, offering a stark, freshwater contrast to the turbulent energy of the coast, while the town maintains a measured pace that seems to honor the deliberate, enduring spirit of the Wabanaki land upon which it sits.

About This York Harbor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of York Harbor, Maine. Coordinates: 43.136755, -70.645608. 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 York Harbor includes the ZIP code (03911), telephone area code (207), county seat of York County (Alfred), and school district assignment (York).

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.