Mashantucket Connecticut Map

About Mashantucket, Connecticut

Mashantucket is a locality in Southeastern Connecticut (New London County), Connecticut, United States. It is a small community with a population of 86. The population density is 14.1 people per km². Mashantucket is located at 41.4749°N, 71.9589°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 6339.

Mashantucket lies in a verdant expanse of southeastern Connecticut, where the land rolls with a quiet dignity. It lies 7.0 miles east-south-east of Norwich, CT (from Norwich, CT: bearing 119°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-west of Westerly. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, the hills cloaked in a dense tapestry of deciduous trees – oak, maple, and beech – that ignite with vibrant hues in autumn. In the spring, the undergrowth teems with life, a symphony of unfurling ferns and the delicate white blossoms of dogwood. The air, especially after a rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a clean, invigorating perfume that speaks of the region's natural abundance. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, casting a dappled, almost ethereal light upon the forest floor, a fleeting beauty that seems to hold its breath. The history of Mashantucket is deeply rooted in the enduring legacy of the Pequot people, who have called this land home for centuries. Their ancestral connection to these rolling hills and waterways is a palpable presence, a thread woven through the very character of the place. In more recent times, Mashantucket has become synonymous with its remarkable economic resurgence, a testament to the vision and determination of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. The local economy, once tied to more traditional pursuits, has transformed dramatically, now drawing visitors and commerce from across the nation, a vibrant hub that hums with a distinct energy, yet retains the quiet grace of its natural surroundings.

About This Mashantucket Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mashantucket, Connecticut — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.474861, -71.958887. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mashantucket and Southeastern Connecticut County.

Detailed location data for Mashantucket includes the ZIP code (6339), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Southeastern Connecticut County, and school district assignment (Ledyard School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mashantucket is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.