Dixfield
A community guide to Dixfield in Maine, the United States.
- Population
- 1,076 residents
- Region
- Maine
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 44.5339, -70.4559
History
The history of Dixfield 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, Dixfield 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.
Geography and location
Dixfield sits at approximate coordinates 44.5339 latitude and -70.4559 longitude within Maine. The terrain and natural features around Dixfield 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.
Community and amenities
Dixfield 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 Dixfield's residents. Visitors passing through Dixfield encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Dixfield typically involves the regional road network of Maine or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Dixfield to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Maine. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Dixfield.