Houlton
A community guide to Houlton in Maine, los Estados Unidos.
- Population
- 6,055 residents
- Region
- Maine
- Country
- los Estados Unidos
- Coordinates
- 46.1262, -67.8403
Overview
Houlton is a populated place in Maine, los Estados Unidos. The community supports 6,055 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Maine. Its position within the broader regional network gives Houlton a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
History
The history of Houlton 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 los Estados Unidos, Houlton 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
Houlton sits at approximate coordinates 46.1262 latitude and -67.8403 longitude within Maine. The terrain and natural features around Houlton reflect those typical of its part of los Estados Unidos, 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.
Getting there
Reaching Houlton typically involves the regional road network of Maine or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse los Estados Unidos. Local routes link Houlton 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 Houlton.