Eliot
A community guide to Eliot in Maine, the United States.
- Population
- 6,717 residents
- Region
- Maine
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 43.1531, -70.8001
Economy and services
The economy of Eliot reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Maine. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Maine and the United States. Businesses based in Eliot draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Getting there
Reaching Eliot 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 Eliot 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 Eliot.
Geography and location
Eliot sits at approximate coordinates 43.1531 latitude and -70.8001 longitude within Maine. The terrain and natural features around Eliot 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.