The List of places in Maine is a comprehensive compilation of named geographic locations within the U.S. state of Maine. It typically includes incorporated municipalities such as cities and towns, census‑designated places (CDPs), unincorporated villages, and other populated locales recognized by official state and federal agencies.
The list is organized alphabetically and often provides supplementary data for each entry, such as the county in which the place is situated, population figures from the most recent United States Census, and ZIP code designations. In some versions, additional attributes—e.g., coordinates, land area, and historical incorporation dates—are included to facilitate reference and research.
This compilation serves as a reference resource for government agencies, scholars, cartographers, and the general public seeking an authoritative inventory of Maine’s inhabited places. It reflects official naming conventions as maintained by the United States Geological Survey’s Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and the U.S. Census Bureau.
The List of places in Maine is regularly updated to incorporate changes such as newly incorporated municipalities, annexations, name alterations, and census‑designated place revisions, ensuring that the information remains current and accurate.
