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Bliss Corner Massachusetts Map

Explore Bliss Corner, 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.

Interactive Map of Bliss Corner, Massachusetts

How to Use This Bliss Corner, Massachusetts Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bliss Corner, 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 Bliss Corner.

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	Bliss Corner
State	Massachusetts (MA)
County	Bristol County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.611771
Longitude	-70.938372
Population	5,480
Density	1056.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02748
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Taunton
School District	Dartmouth School District

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About Bliss Corner, Massachusetts

Bliss Corner is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,480. The population density is 1056.9 people per km². Bliss Corner is located at 41.6118°N, 70.9384°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02748.

Bliss Corner occupies a distinct maritime edge where the land yields to the expansive reach of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 1.7 miles south of New Bedford, MA (from New Bedford, MA: bearing 187°T), and is situated 2.9 miles east-southeast of Dartmouth. Salt-heavy air defines the atmosphere here, carrying the scent of drying kelp and the damp, cool exhales of the rising tide. The terrain remains low and steady, though a slight depression known as Fort Flat provides a subtle variation in the coastal topography two miles inland. Residents often look toward the horizon where the distant silhouette of Beals Ledge marks the far edge of the regional geography. A short mile away, the quiet currents of Buttonwood Brook offer a narrow, freshwater counterpoint to the salt spray that defines the local climate.

Industrial life in Bliss Corner has long been anchored by its proximity to the water and the practical needs of a working coastline. Early settlement patterns followed the rhythms of the sea, with the local economy shifting from traditional maritime harvests to more modern commercial ventures over time. While the local landscape is defined by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, the internal economy benefits from the inland reach of areas like Fort Flat, which historically supported small-scale agricultural efforts. The nearby Westport Town Forest serves as a reminder of the dense, wilder ecosystems that once blanketed the region before the arrival of modern infrastructure. Trade and artisanal production remain the primary engines of the local economy, keeping the pace of life tethered to the seasonal cycles of the coast.

Cultural life in Bliss Corner finds its most quiet expression at Clarks Cove, a sanctuary where the land remains protected and undisturbed by the encroaching pace of modern development. The character of the neighborhood is shaped by the presence of Old Bartlemy, an island that stands as a solitary sentry just off the coast and influences the local maritime identity. Residents often gather near the water to watch the light change over the Atlantic Ocean, noting how the gray hues of the sky mirror the weathered cedar shingles of the oldest homes. While the region is not defined by the presence of famous figures, the people here share a common appreciation for the solitude offered by the nearby Hawes Pond. Daily life moves with the tides, prioritizing a steady, observant existence that values the natural stillness of the coastal environment above all else.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Clarks Cove (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 126° SE
Demillo School (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 177° S
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.4 mi, 089° E
Camara Field (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 053° NE
Dodge Reserve (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 249° W
Judith Klein Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.0 mi, 091° E
Benjamin Rose (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 060° NE
Hazelwood Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 106° E
Rodney French Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 106° E
Buttonwood Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 337° NW
High & Middle School (Recreation Easement) — 1.4 mi, 318° NW
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 240° SW
New Bedford Art Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 020° N
TL6 the Gallery (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 021° N
National Lightship Sailors Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 030° NE
Seagrass Studio (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 192° S
Seamen's Bethel (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 025° NE
State Pier (State Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 030° NE
Mariner's Home (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 025° NE
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 024° NE
Battery Milliken (Historic Castle / Fort) — 1.9 mi, 127° SE
Fort Phoenix State Reservation (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 065° NE
Clark's Point Light (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 124° SE
Spinwinder (Public Artwork) — 3.8 mi, 292° W
Doll Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 233° SW
Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation (State Park) — 5.1 mi, 336° NW
Path Continues (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 328° NW
Esker (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 328° NW
Ocean View Farm Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 213° SW
Wernick Farm Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.8 mi, 314° NW

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