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South Portland.

Its Census reference point is in Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland, within Northeastern Coastal Zone. Oak Hill lies about 3.7 miles southwest of South Portland by reference-point distance.

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

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Pretty view of Portland from the Saltwater Grille. — South Portland, Maine
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Pretty view of Portland from the Saltwater Grille. — South Portland, Maine

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South Portland Marina.jpg

Peter Dutton from Forest Hills, Queens, USA · Marina

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THE SETTINGGulf of Maine Coastal Lowland
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCumberland County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen South Portland on the map

THE SOUTH PORTLAND LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland setting.

South Portland city has 12 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

South Portland and Cumberland County

South Portland 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

South Portland by land and water

The Census records 1.97 square miles of water within South Portland, or 14% of its total area. It is 17.3 percentage points lower 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, South Portland city has 2.1 times the land area of nearby Oak Hill CDP (5.61 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
South Portland 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 South Portland

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in South Portland. 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 Oak Hill

Oak Hill is 3.7 miles southwest of the South Portland 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.

South Portland 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 SOUTH PORTLAND

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.6314° N, 70.2860° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore South Portland ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of South Portland

Use this municipal 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 City Of South Portland ↗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

South Portland data

View Census information selected by this city’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 South Portland.

Oak Hill lies about 3.7 miles southwest of South Portland by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

South Portland in context

NSEWOak Hill · 3.7 miles1Scarborough · 4.8 miles2Portland · 5 miles3Cape Elizabeth · 6.1 miles4Westbrook · 6.2 miles5Falmouth · 6.5 miles6OUTER RING: 6.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Oak Hill3.7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Scarborough4.8 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Portland5 mi · city
  4. 4
    Cape Elizabeth6.1 mi · legal town
  5. 5
    Westbrook6.2 mi · city
  6. 6
    Falmouth6.5 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 South Portland
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 South Portland?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Cumberland County. South Portland’s 12 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every South Portland property in Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland?+

No. Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The South Portland 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 Oak Hill as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.7 miles southwest of South Portland’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 South Portland?+

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.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in South Portland.
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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