Rumford Point
A community guide to Rumford Point in Maine, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Maine
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 44.5006, -70.6712
History
The history of Rumford Point is bound up with the broader story of Maine. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Rumford Point has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Community and amenities
Rumford Point offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Maine: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Rumford Point's residents. Visitors passing through Rumford Point encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Climate
The climate at Rumford Point is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 44.50 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Rumford Point experience. Visitors planning a trip to Rumford Point should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Rumford Point sits at approximate coordinates 44.5006 latitude and -70.6712 longitude within Maine. The terrain and natural features around Rumford Point reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Maine road network providing the principal routes in and out.