York Harbor, Maine — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of York Harbor, York County.
| City | York Harbor |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | York |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.136755 |
| Longitude | -70.645608 |
| Population | 4,240 |
| Density | 464.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
York Harbor is a locality in York County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,240. The population density is 464.1 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: 3909.
York Harbor rests upon the rugged Maine coast, a place where granite outcroppings meet the restless Atlantic. It lies 7.4 miles north-east of Portsmouth, NH (from Portsmouth, NH: bearing 53°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-east of Kittery. Salt-laced air, sharp and invigorating, carries the scent of pine and brine, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the smooth, worn surfaces of ancient stones give way to the soft, yielding sand of small, intimate beaches, all framed by the dark, resilient evergreens that cling to the slopes. The light, especially as the day wanes, paints the water in hues of amethyst and rose, casting long shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain, imbuing the scene with a quiet, contemplative beauty. The history of York Harbor is deeply entwined with the maritime traditions of New England, a legacy evident in the weathered clapboard houses and the echoing calls of gulls that still ply the waters. Once a vital hub for fishing and shipbuilding, its economy has gracefully transitioned, embracing tourism and offering a more refined coastal experience. Elegant summer cottages, many dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, now dot the hillsides, their verandas open to the ocean breeze, speaking of a long tradition of summer respite. The Nubble Lighthouse, a beacon of enduring navigation, stands sentinel just offshore, a constant reminder of the seafaring past that shaped this distinctive corner of York County.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of York Harbor, Maine with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 York Harbor and York County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for York Harbor is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct York Harbor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |