Its commercial downtown area is sandwiched between Maranacook and Annabessacook Lakes. Cobbosseecontee Lake and several smaller lakes are also located within Winthrop's 31 square mile extent. Winthrop provides an excellent quality of life.
Housing is plentiful.
Our independent school system provides a complete elementary and secondary curriculum. Several colleges, universities and technical schools are within commuting distance. All information is current as of December 13, 1998.