Explore Barnstable, Massachusetts, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Barnstable, Massachusetts. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Massachusetts or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Barnstable.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Barnstable |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.70011 |
| Longitude | -70.299466 |
| Population | 44,500 |
| Density | 280.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 02630 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Barnstable |
Barnstable occupies a stretch of land where the persistent Rendevous Creek meanders toward the tides, marking the rhythm of the terrain. It lies 3.4 miles north-northwest of Hyannis, MA (from Hyannis, MA: bearing 345°T), and is situated 3.7 miles west of Yarmouth. The landscape finds its definition in the Atlantic Ocean, which shapes the edge of the horizon with a constant, salt-heavy presence. Inland, the surface of Flax Pond offers a quiet stillness, reflecting the shifting light that characterizes the coastal atmosphere. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the Monomoy Island Dunes rise faintly on the distant horizon, providing a structural anchor to the view. Travelers often find solace in the Henry J Studley Wildlife Sanctuary, where the wild character of the environment remains preserved against the encroachment of the modern world. Nearby, the Salten Rock emerges from the water, a solitary point of reference in an ever-moving marine environment.
Barnstable reflects a history rooted in the maritime pursuits of early settlers who relied upon the bounty of the Atlantic Ocean for their livelihood. Over generations, the local economy transitioned from traditional fishing and trade to a diverse base that supports modern commerce and seasonal tourism. Small-scale maritime industries continue to influence the harbor areas, maintaining a connection to the practical skills of those who once built ships along these shores. While the local economy has evolved, the labor and ingenuity that established these coastal enterprises remain evident in the way commerce is conducted today. The proximity to the Atlantic Ocean ensures that the flow of goods and visitors remains a vital artery for the regional prosperity of Barnstable. Even as industries modernize, the legacy of the maritime worker persists in the diligent, measured approach to business that defines the work ethic of the region.
Barnstable maintains a cultural character defined by a quiet, literate independence that values the preservation of its heritage. The local atmosphere is marked by a refined simplicity, where the architecture and the pace of daily life acknowledge the passage of time without rushing forward. Residents often gather for community events that celebrate the maritime traditions and the natural splendor of the surrounding landscape. Visitors might seek out the Old Briar Patch Trails for a walk through the woods, or observe the seasonal changes within the Henry J Studley Wildlife Sanctuary. Notable figures like the late President John F. Kennedy have long been associated with the broader prestige of this region, lending a sense of historical gravity to the area. Throughout the year, the enduring spirit of the people remains tied to the salt air and the distinct, cool light that defines the character of the coast.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barnstable, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 41.70011, -70.299466. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Barnstable includes the ZIP code (02630), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Barnstable County (Barnstable), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |