Geography
Ellsworth is located at 44°34'20" North, 68°28'34" West (44.572223, -68.476039).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 93.92 square miles (243.25 km2), of which, 79.28 square miles (205.33 km2) of it is land and 14.64 square miles (37.92 km2) is water. Located at the head of navigation, Ellsworth is drained by the Union River. Ellsworth Falls is the location of the Agassiz Outcrop, a National Historic Landmark, notable for its early recognition as evidence of glaciation.
The city is served by U. S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 1A, in addition to state routes 3, 172, 179, 180, 184 and 230.
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