Maine Counties
Maine, Located in the northeastern United States, Maine is known for its rocky coastline, maritime history, and extensive forests. Key cities include Portland, Augusta, and Bangor. The state is famous for its lobster, blueberries, and Acadia National Park.. There are 16 county in Maine. You can find the list of these counties and detailed information from the links below.
Cumberland County
Cumberland County, population 298,111
York County
York County, population 209,066
Penobscot County
Penobscot County, population 151,655
With diverse coastal regions, forests, and small towns, Maine's 16 counties offer many gems to uncover. Here are some highlights:
Cumberland County
Home to Portland, Cumberland offers:
- The scenic Old Port waterfront area with shops, restaurants, and galleries
- Portland Head Light, the iconic and most photographed lighthouse in Maine
- Hiking and mountain vistas in Bradbury Mountain State Park
Hancock County
On the coast, Hancock County provides:
- Acadia National Park with granite peaks, woodland trails, and rugged coastline
- Picturesque harbor towns like Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor
- Bass Harbor Head Light perched on craggy ocean cliffs
Oxford County
In western Maine, Oxford County contains:
- Swimming, boating, and fishing on Rangeley Lake
- Skiing and snowboarding at Sunday River Resort
- Trail riding on horseback at Black Mountain of Maine
Aroostook County
In northernmost Maine, Aroostook offers:
- Miles of potato farmlands that earn it the nickname "The County"
- Winter sports at Big Rock Ski Area near Mars Hill
- The northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail at Mount Katahdin
From lobster shacks to mountain peaks, exploring Maine's beautiful counties reveals the best of Vacationland.
| County Name | Population | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | 108,547 | Androscoggin County cities |
| Aroostook County | 66,804 | Aroostook County cities |
| Cumberland County | 298,111 | Cumberland County cities |
| Franklin County | 29,986 | Franklin County cities |
| Hancock County | 55,088 | Hancock County cities |
| Kennebec County | 122,955 | Kennebec County cities |
| Knox County | 39,951 | Knox County cities |
| Lincoln County | 34,775 | Lincoln County cities |
| Oxford County | 58,132 | Oxford County cities |
| Penobscot County | 151,655 | Penobscot County cities |
| Piscataquis County | 16,996 | Piscataquis County cities |
| Sagadahoc County | 36,044 | Sagadahoc County cities |
| Somerset County | 50,635 | Somerset County cities |
| Waldo County | 39,923 | Waldo County cities |
| Washington County | 31,473 | Washington County cities |
| York County | 209,066 | York County cities |