Gilead, Maine
Gilead is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. Upon incorporation in 1804, it was named for the large quantity of Balm of Gilead trees in the town center. The population was 195 at the 2020 census.
Gilead, Maine | |
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Town | |
A view of Gilead in 1892 | |
Gilead, Maine Location within the state of Maine | |
| Coordinates: 44°24′1″N 70°57′46″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.67 sq mi (50.95 km2) |
| • Land | 18.88 sq mi (48.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 10/sq mi (4.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 04217 |
| Area code | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-27505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582490 |
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