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Cape Ann Massachusetts Map

Explore Cape Ann, 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 Cape Ann, Massachusetts

How to Use This Cape Ann, Massachusetts Map

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

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	Cape Ann
State	Massachusetts (MA)
County	Essex County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.648611
Longitude	-70.593056
Population	47,000
Density	380.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01966
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem

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About Cape Ann, Massachusetts

Cape Ann is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 47,000. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Cape Ann is located at 42.6486°N, 70.5931°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01966.

Cape Ann extends its jagged, granite-ribbed fingers into the cold, churning expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 4.2 miles east-northeast of Gloucester, MA (from Gloucester, MA: bearing 57°T), and is situated 1.5 miles east-southeast of Rockport. Granite outcrops define the rugged perimeter, while the interior landscape offers quiet transitions from the salt-sprayed shore toward the freshwater stillness of Camborne Pond. A short distance inland, the topography shifts toward the slightly deeper depressions of Bay State Quarry, providing a stark contrast to the relentless motion of the tides. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the raw, unadorned beauty of Paradise Rock, where the wind carries a sharp, saline clarity that cleanses the senses. On the distant horizon, the faint, hazy line of The Stone Wall provides a silent anchor to the western view, grounding the maritime atmosphere in solid, earthbound permanence.

Maritime traditions have long dictated the pulse of Cape Ann, as generations of mariners cast their nets into the deep waters to sustain the local economy. The legacy of stone cutting remains embedded in the landscape, with historical quarries providing the literal foundation for much of the region’s architectural identity. While modern industries have diversified, the rhythm of the harbor continues to reflect a deep-seated reliance on the bounty of the Atlantic Ocean. The nearby waters of Sawmill Brook once powered the small-scale milling operations that supported early settlers in their pursuit of self-sufficiency. Today, the economic landscape balances this industrial heritage with a steady, quiet commerce that honors the labor of those who previously shaped the rugged coastline.

Cultural life on Cape Ann favors a contemplative solitude, drawing artists who seek to capture the fleeting, silver-gray light that settles over the water at dusk. The presence of the small, wave-lashed island of Oak Rock serves as a frequent subject for those attempting to translate the intersection of land and sea into pigment or prose. Literary figures such as T.S. Eliot found a profound, rhythmic resonance in the coastal environment, echoing the austere beauty of the shore in his own complex verses. Community events often center on the harbor, where the heritage of the fishing fleet is celebrated with a pride that avoids unnecessary fanfare. Life here moves with the tide, reflecting a persistent, quiet endurance that defines the character of all who reside within this distinct maritime geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Paradise Rock (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 036° NE
North Shore Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.1 mi, 003° N
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 186° S
Paradise Cliff Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 212° SW
DeLamater Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 246° SW
Cogswell Farm Landing (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 190° S
Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.0 mi, 132° SE · 51 acres
Lane Property (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 255° W
Milk Island (Knight) State Wildlife Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.3 mi, 170° S
Motif #1 (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 304° NW
Little Arts Cinema (Cinema) — 1.4 mi, 296° NW
Art Nook Gallery (Gallery) — 1.4 mi, 302° NW
La Mer (Gallery) — 1.4 mi, 299° NW
Cape Ann Community Cinema (Cinema) — 1.8 mi, 284° W
Pool Hill Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.9 mi, 277° W
Gloucester Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.7 mi, 283° W
Whale's Jaw (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 276° W
Peter's Pulpit (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 266° W
Prosperity Follows Service (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 258° W
Cape Ann Historical Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 236° SW
Solomon Jacobs Landing (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 233° SW
Fitz Hugh Lane (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 233° SW
Annisquam Exchange and Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 276° W
Coast Guard Aviation Monument (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 235° SW
Ten Pound Island Lighthouse (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 236° SW
Beauport Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 221° SW
Eagle Rock (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 260° W
Cross Site (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 260° W
Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 263° W
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.8 mi, 295° NW · 14k acres

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