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Brewster Massachusetts Map

Explore Brewster, 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 Brewster, Massachusetts

How to Use This Brewster, Massachusetts Map

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

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	Brewster
State	Massachusetts (MA)
County	Barnstable County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.760926
Longitude	-70.07037
Population	2,028
Density	200.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02631
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Barnstable
School District	Brewster School District

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About Brewster, Massachusetts

Brewster is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,028. The population density is 200.9 people per km². Brewster is located at 41.7609°N, 70.0704°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02631.

Brewster occupies a quiet stretch of land where the moisture of the Atlantic Ocean hangs heavy in the air, softening the edges of the horizon. It lies 4.8 miles southeast of Cape Cod, MA (from Cape Cod, MA: bearing 137°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-northeast of Yarmouth. The landscape is defined by the presence of Cobbs Pond, which sits at the center of the local geography, offering a still reflection of the sky. Nearby, the Moldstad Lane Conservation Area preserves a quiet wilderness that stretches toward the distant Camp Wellfleet Dunes. Residents often traverse the Cape Cod Rail Trail, a path that cuts through the woods and connects the residents to the broader rhythms of the coast. The terrain remains largely level, shaped by the slow movement of water and the persistent, salt-tinged wind.

Brewster grew from a maritime past, its early economy built by sea captains who returned from global voyages to establish fine homes along the main road. Today, the local industry has shifted toward hospitality and small-scale commerce, though the shadow of the maritime heritage persists in the architecture and the local pride. People here trade in the quiet labor of service and the preservation of a slower, more deliberate way of life. While Stony Brook no longer drives the mills that once fueled the early economy, it remains a vital artery through the woods. The economic pulse of Brewster beats in time with the seasonal influx of visitors who come to witness the ebb and flow of the tide.

Cultural character in Brewster is marked by a deep appreciation for the arts and a quiet, literate independence that values the preservation of local history. The town hosts the Brewster Summer Orchestra, an event that brings music to the open air and draws the community together under the cooling evening light. Among the notable figures, the writer Robert Finch has long called this region home, drawing inspiration from the salt marshes and the specific, shifting light of the shoreline. Great Island remains a persistent point of interest for those who look toward the horizon, while Sipson Meadow offers a glimpse of the inland character hidden away from the salt spray. Life in Brewster moves with a steady, unadorned grace that rewards those who take the time to observe the subtle changes in the seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Eddy Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — locality lies within
Stony Brook Elememtary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.1 mi, 174° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 026° NE
No Bottom Pond Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 143° SE
Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 273° W
Cape Cod Bay Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.4 mi, 023° NE
Nickerson State Park (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 091° E
Brewster Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.4 mi, 129° SE
Brenton I Wixon Memorial Park (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 150° SE
Eagle Point (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 226° SW
Hawksnest State Park (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 160° S
Battle of Orleans Massachusetts 1814 (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 050° NE
Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500 (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 050° NE
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 4.5 mi, 114° SE
The Catch (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 070° E
French Cable Station Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 066° NE
Chatham Smallpox Cemetery (Historic Ruins) — 5.8 mi, 138° SE
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 130° SE
Entertainment Cinemas (Cinema) — 6.3 mi, 221° SW
Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 141° SE
The Nines (Gallery) — 6.4 mi, 182° S
Josiah Dennis Manse Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 257° W
Skiff Hill (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 052° NE
Eastham 1869 Schoolhouse Museum (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 043° NE
Monomy Theatre (Theatre) — 7.6 mi, 134° SE
Cape Cod Coliseum (Stadium) — 7.9 mi, 232° SW
Fish Pier Observation Deck (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 129° SE
Cape Cod National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 8.0 mi, 002° N · 69k acres
Atwood House Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 138° SE
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.4 mi, 150° SE · 24k acres

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