Knox County, Maine
Knox County sits along Maine’s rugged coast, about halfway between Portland and Bangor. It’s a place where lobster is king and the salty sea air fills your lungs.
Rocky beaches and pine-covered hills shape the landscape. Locals take pride in their maritime heritage, with fishing villages scattered throughout the area.
Rockland is the county seat and hosts the annual Maine Lobster Festival, a must-see if you’re in town. But don’t ever take a lobster home as a pet, or you might end up like Homer Simpson and eat it.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Knox County |
| County Seat | Rockland |
| Etymology | Named after Henry Knox, a Revolutionary War general and the first United States Secretary of War |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Rockland, Camden, Thomaston, Rockport, Warren, Owls Head, Union, Cushing, St. George, Vinalhaven, North Haven, South Thomaston |
| Interstates and Highways | US-1, ME-17, ME-73, ME-90, ME-131 |
| FIPS Code | 23-013 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,142 square miles (365 sq mi land, 777 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lincoln County (West), Waldo County (North), Hancock County (Northeast) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Maine |
| Coordinates | 44.1108° N, 69.1151° W |
| Major Landmarks | Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Camden Hills State Park, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Farnsworth Art Museum, Maine Lighthouse Museum, Penobscot Bay |
| Population | Approximately 40,000 |
PHYSICAL MAP
Knox County Topographic Map
Knox County is defined by its coastline, where rocky cliffs meet the sea. Inland, the terrain rolls gently, with low hills rising away from the shore. Check the elevation details with our zoom tool below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Knox County Satellite Map
The coast is made up of peninsulas and islands along the ocean. Farmland is sparse, though small fields appear throughout the interior. Again, try out our zoom tool with our satellite map below.
OUTLINE MAP
Knox County Blank Map
The county has a jagged, uneven shape that follows the midcoast. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the south and Waldo County to the north.
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