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Cape Elizabeth.

Its Census reference point is in Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland, within Northeastern Coastal Zone. Portland lies about 4.6 miles north of Cape Elizabeth by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Cape Elizabeth, Maine
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Cape Elizabeth, Maine · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Cape Elizabeth, Maine from above

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THE SETTINGGulf of Maine Coastal Lowland
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCumberland County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cape Elizabeth on the map

THE CAPE ELIZABETH LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland setting.

Cape Elizabeth town has 14.9 square miles of land in Cumberland County. Its Census reference point is in Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland, within Northeastern Coastal Zone.

Irregular plains and low hills form a coastal transition with glacial lakes and oak-pine woodland. This northeastern landscape is gentler than the mountainous country farther inland.

Regional context: Northeastern Coastal Zone ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Cape Elizabeth and Cumberland County

Cape Elizabeth is associated with Cumberland County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Cumberland County

Cape Elizabeth by land and water

The Census records 31.1 square miles of water within Cape Elizabeth, or 67.7% of its total area. It is 36.3 percentage points higher than the 31.3% recorded for Cumberland County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cape Elizabeth town has 69% of the land area of nearby Portland city (21.5 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cape Elizabeth land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Cape Elizabeth

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Cape Elizabeth. Check the Cumberland County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland setting

Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland belongs to Northeastern Coastal Zone. Is the parcel on a low hill, glacial basin edge or coastal plain, and which survey and access documents are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Portland

Portland is 4.6 miles north of the Cape Elizabeth reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Cape Elizabeth resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CAPE ELIZABETH

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.5673° N, 70.2035° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cape Elizabeth ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Town Of Cape Elizabeth

Use this township government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Town Of Cape Elizabeth ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Cumberland

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Cumberland ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cape Elizabeth data

View Census information selected by this legal town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northeastern Coastal Zone context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Maine landowner resources

Maine LUPC maps and data

Zoning maps and parcel-viewer information for LUPC’s service area.

Maine shoreland resources

DEP guidance for researching municipal shoreland zoning and agency contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Cape Elizabeth.

Portland lies about 4.6 miles north of Cape Elizabeth by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cape Elizabeth in context

NSEWPortland · 4.6 miles1South Portland · 6.1 miles2Scarborough · 6.5 miles3Oak Hill · 7.2 miles4Long Island · 8 miles5Old Orchard Beach · 8 miles6OUTER RING: 8 MILES
  1. 1
    Portland4.6 mi · city
  2. 2
    South Portland6.1 mi · city
  3. 3
    Scarborough6.5 mi · legal town
  4. 4
    Oak Hill7.2 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Long Island8 mi · legal town
  6. 6
    Old Orchard Beach8 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Maine; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Cape Elizabeth
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Cape Elizabeth?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Cumberland County. Cape Elizabeth’s 14.9 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cape Elizabeth property in Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland?+

No. Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cape Elizabeth boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Portland as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.6 miles north of Cape Elizabeth’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Cape Elizabeth?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Cape Elizabeth.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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