Printable Blank Map of Maine with Counties
Delineating all 16 counties across 35,385 square miles of northern New England, this blank vector map of Maine captures the Pine Tree State from the sandy beaches of York County northeast to the rocky bays of Downeast and the vast North Woods. Projected under NAD83 Maine East (EPSG:26983), it provides accurate geometry for maritime coastal analysis, paper timberland mapping, and county governance studies.
About this Blank Map of Maine
This printable blank map represents Maine on the authentic NAD83 (2011) / WGS84 ellipsoidal datum. All 6 interactive visual variants—including Blank Outline, Counties Boundaries, Centroid Labels, Capital City Marker (Augusta), and High-Contrast Printer B&W—are generated synchronously from identical coordinate geometry.
| Specification | Value | Compliance & Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction / Entity | Maine | US State |
| Subdivisions Rendered | 16 Counties | Verified Topological Polygon Mesh |
| Primary Capital City | Augusta | Marked on the capital variant |
| Cartographic Projection | NAD83 MAINE EAST | Distortion-Minimized Coordinate Map |
| Reference Datum | NAD83 (2011) / WGS84 | NOAA NGS / EPSG:26983 (State Plane Coordinate System) |
Maine Counties at a Glance
- Counties
- 16
- Capital
- Augusta
- Population (2020)
- 1,363,177
- Land area
- 30,843 sq mi
Most populous counties
- Cumberland County (Portland): 303,065 people, 22.2% of the state
- York County (Alfred): 211,969 people, 15.5% of the state
- Penobscot County (Bangor): 152,187 people, 11.2% of the state
- Kennebec County (Augusta): 124,503 people, 9.1% of the state
- Androscoggin County (Auburn): 111,132 people, 8.2% of the state
Largest counties by land area
- Aroostook County (Houlton): 6,671.1 sq mi
- Piscataquis County (Dover-Foxcroft): 3,960.9 sq mi
- Somerset County (Skowhegan): 3,924.3 sq mi
- Penobscot County (Bangor): 3,397.2 sq mi
- Washington County (Machias): 2,562.7 sq mi
Neighboring states
Figures: US Census Bureau 2020 Census populations and Gazetteer land areas. The full sortable list with seats and FIPS codes is on the Maine county map & list page.
Geography Notes: Maine
Maine East Transverse Mercator Geodesy
Two State Plane zones centered on 68°30'W and 70°10'W minimize scale distortion across Maine's Atlantic peninsulas.
Because Maine's rocky coastline possesses thousands of tidal inlets, islands, and peninsulas, Transverse Mercator parameters keep distance distortion under 1:10,000 along Penobscot Bay and Cobscook Bay.
Forestry agencies managing millions of acres of working forest in the unorganized interior rely on this datum realization for timber cruise and wildlife habitat mapping.
EPSG:26983 preserves the intricate coastal fjord geometry of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.
The Two Maines: Coastal Urban Centers vs The North Woods
Maine is divided socially and economically between its coastal corridor and the vast unorganized interior.
Southern coastal counties (Cumberland, York) contain the majority of the state's 1.36 million residents and service-based economies centered around Portland.
Northern and western counties (Aroostook, Piscataquis, Somerset) encompass vast boreal forest and commercial potato fields, with over 400 unorganized townships lacking local municipal government.
Aroostook County covers 6,671 square miles, making it the largest county in Maine and larger than Connecticut and Rhode Island combined.
Curated Classroom Activities & Spatial Labs for Maine
Pedagogical lesson plans and spatial analysis activities designed specifically for printable vector maps of Maine:
Aroostook Potato Belt & North Woods Watershed Lab
Objective: Analyze how climate and soil distinguish northern Maine from southern coastal counties.
Materials: Printed blank map of Maine, blue and green colored pencils, state physical atlas.
- Outline Aroostook County and trace the Saint John River forming the northern international border with New Brunswick, Canada.
- Shade Piscataquis County and locate Mount Katahdin (5,267 ft), the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
- Highlight Cumberland County (Portland) as the state's primary economic and population center.
The Unorganized Territory & County Administration Lab
Objective: Examine how Maine administers over 9 million acres of unorganized land lacking municipal government.
Materials: Printed Maine county outline map, highlighters.
- Identify the vast unorganized townships in northern Somerset, Piscataquis, and Penobscot counties.
- Locate Kennebec County (Augusta) as the state capital, selected in 1827 to replace Portland.
- Label major coastal bays: Casco Bay, Penobscot Bay, and Passamaquoddy Bay.
The 6 Synchronized Variants Explained
We generate 6 synchronized variations of Maine from the same master vector dataset. Each variant is aligned to identical coordinate geometry:
1. Blank Boundary Outline
The foundational boundary outline of Maine. Rendered with a clean exterior stroke and zero fill—the optimal version for in-class labeling exams, custom cartographic overlays, or clean graphic design.
2. With Subdivisions (16 Counties)
Displays the exterior boundary plus internal administrative borders for all 16 counties. Each subdivision possesses a unique SVG element ID for direct styling and choropleth shading in vector editors.
3. Labeled with True Centroids
Features authentic typographic labels positioned at each administrative territory's mathematical center of mass. Perfect as a master grading answer key or self-study reference sheet.
4. Adjacent-Contrast Color Fill
Filled using an adjacency-contrast pastel palette so neighboring jurisdictions never blend together. Excellent for tactile visual discrimination and regional geography units.
5. With Capital City (Augusta)
Pinpoints the official capital city of Augusta using a high-visibility star marker and typographic callout, positioned at precise geodetic coordinates.
6. High-Contrast Printer B&W
Optimized specifically for monochrome desktop laser and inkjet printers. Uses pure black vector paths (#000000) and ultra-clean white fills to prevent ink-bleeding and toner smudging.
Tools to Use With This Map
- Interactive US county mapZoom into county lines on a live map.
- What county am I in?Find your county from your device location.
- True size comparisonDrag Maine over other places to compare real areas.
- Map area calculatorDraw a shape and measure its area on the WGS84 ellipsoid.
- Color a mapShade regions online and download your own map.
Maine County Map & Full List
See 2020 Census populations, seats, land areas and FIPS codes for every county in Maine, with an on-page map and CSV export.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maine Blank Maps
Authoritative answers to common questions regarding printing, licensing, vector customization, and curriculum use:
What is the largest county by land area in Maine?▼
Aroostook County ("The County") covers 6,671 square miles in northern Maine, making it the largest county east of the Mississippi River.
What is Maine’s Unorganized Territory?▼
Maine’s Unorganized Territory encompasses over 9 million acres (roughly half the state) divided into 400+ townships with no local municipal government, administered directly by the state and county commissioners.
Why are there only 16 counties in Maine?▼
Maine was originally part of Massachusetts until the Missouri Compromise of 1820. Its 16 counties were established between 1760 and 1860, sized to manage large timber and coastal maritime districts.