Somerset County Map, Maine
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Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County sits in the heart of Maine, stretching from the Kennebec River to the Canadian border. It’s a place of contrasts. Vast forests give way to rolling farmland.
Quiet towns are scattered along the landscape. Visitors flock here year-round for hiking, fishing, and snowmobiling. The county’s named after an English county, but it’s pure Maine through and through.
Skowhegan, the county seat, is known for its annual fair. The Appalachian Trail winds through the county and brings in hikers from around the world.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Somerset County |
| County Seat | Skowhegan |
| Population | Approximately 50,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Skowhegan, Madison, Fairfield, Jackman, Norridgewock, Pittsfield, Hartland, Bingham, Anson, Solon, St. Albans, Palmyra |
| Interstates and Highways | I-95, US-2, ME-16, ME-27, ME-150 |
| FIPS Code | 23-025 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 4,094 square miles (3,924 sq mi land, 170 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Aroostook County (North), Penobscot County (East), Piscataquis County (East), Waldo County (Southeast), Kennebec County (South), Franklin County (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Maine |
| Coordinates | 45.4769° N, 69.7650° W |
| Etymology | Named after Somerset, a county in England |
| Major Landmarks | Lake George Regional Park, Skowhegan State Fair, Moosehead Lake, Coburn Mountain, Appalachian Trail, Moxie Falls, Bigelow Preserve |
| Website | Somerset County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Somerset County Topographic Map
Somerset County is where the North Woods truly begin. Here it’s a rugged landscape carved by rivers and crowned with rolling mountains. The Kennebec Valley provides a gentler break in the terrain, but even here, the land rises sharply into forested hills.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Somerset County Satellite Map
Our satellite map of Somerset County shows its endless forest and few settlements. Use our zoom tool to familiarize yourself with this rugged county of Maine.
OUTLINE MAP
Somerset County Blank Map
Somerset County stretches long and narrow, like a spear pointing northwest. It borders 6 other counties and Quebec, Canada to the northwest.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Somerset County:
Maine County Map
Life moves at the pace of the tides here. One day is spent hiking forest trails, the next watching fog roll over quiet harbors. See what makes each county special with our Maine county maps.