Burnham, Maine
Quiet town on Unity Pond and the Sebasticook
Overview
Key Facts
Population 1,150
Region Kennebec Valley
County Waldo
Founded 1824
Nearest City Pittsfield (10 minutes)
Town Office
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What Burnham Is Known For
Burnham Local Highlights
Unity Pond shoreline
Public access and camp roads on a popular warm-water lake.
Central location
Midway between Waterville and Bangor with fast interstate access.
Rail and river heritage
Historic corridors along the Sebasticook once carried freight and now serve recreation.
Things to Do
1
Boat Unity Pond
Launch for swimming, paddling, and fishing through the summer.
2
Country rides
Cycle or drive quiet backroads toward Unity, Pittsfield, and Clinton.
3
Wildlife watching
Look for eagles and waterfowl along the Sebasticook River corridor.
Living in Burnham
Burnham offers lakeside opportunities and affordable homes with most services in Pittsfield or Waterville. Residents value the mix of farm fields, water access, and interstate convenience.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Warm, 70-82 F
winter
Cold, 8-28 F with steady snow
spring
Cool, 40-55 F and muddy side roads
fall
Cool, 45-60 F with lakeside foliage
How to Get There
Access Burnham via I-95 Exit 132 (Pittsfield) or Route 11/100; Route 139 links to Unity and Fairfield.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Burnham outline
Key Facts
Population
1,150
Region
Kennebec Valley
County
Waldo
Founded
1824
Nearest City
Pittsfield (10 minutes)
Town Office
Visit official website