Maine, while the largest in New England, is relatively small compared to other states. It abundant lakes, rivers and streams contribute to a high ranking for water resources.
Unlike many western state with huge proportions of land owned by the federal government, Maine has a very small amount, most of which is in Acadia National Park. These rankings do not change much from year to year.
| RANK | MAINE | U.S. |
| Land Area Square Miles | ||
| 39 | 33,400 | 3,536,342 |
| Water Area Square Miles | ||
| 12 | 4,523 | 251,083 |
| % Federally Owned Land | ||
| 47 | 0.9% | 28.0% |
Louise L. Horner., Ed. Almanac of the 50 States: Basic Data Profiles with Comparative Tables. Palo Alto, California. Information Publications. 2002.