Aquinnah Massachusetts Map

About Aquinnah, Massachusetts

Aquinnah is a locality in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a small community with a population of 300. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Aquinnah is located at 41.3352°N, 70.8008°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2535.

Aquinnah commands the westernmost edge of Martha's Vineyard, a land of dramatic bluffs that plunge into the restless Atlantic. It lies 17.8 miles south-south-west of Falmouth, MA (from Falmouth, MA: bearing 213°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-west of Dukes. Here, the earth itself seems to rise in defiant, striated cliffs, a geological masterpiece painted in ochre, rust, and a haunting, pale clay. The air, perpetually kissed by salt and wind, carries the cries of gulls and the low, resonant murmur of the ocean. Jagged rocks, remnants of ancient glacial artistry, punctuate the churning surf, creating a wild, untamed beauty that feels both ancient and alive, particularly as the sun bleeds gold and violet across the horizon, casting long, spectral shadows over the rugged terrain. This is ancestral Wampanoag territory, a place where deep history is etched into the very soil and the enduring spirit of the people. For centuries, the Wampanoag have called Aquinnah home, their traditions and connection to this land unbroken. The local economy, once reliant on fishing and whaling, now finds its pulse in the vibrant tourism drawn by the island's unique charm and the iconic lighthouse that stands sentinel over the cliffs. The vibrant red clay, a distinctive feature of the cliffs, was historically gathered for pottery, a testament to the resourcefulness of its inhabitants. The pace of life here is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a gentle rhythm that allows for contemplation and a profound appreciation of the raw, elemental power that defines Aquinnah.

About This Aquinnah Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Aquinnah, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.335237, -70.800786. 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 Aquinnah and Dukes County.

Detailed location data for Aquinnah includes the ZIP code (02535), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Dukes County (Edgartown), and school district assignment. 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 Aquinnah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.