Cape Ann Massachusetts Map

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: 1930.

Cape Ann rises from the Atlantic, a rugged promontory of granite and salt-laced air. It lies 4.2 miles east-north-east of Gloucester, MA (from Gloucester, MA: bearing 57°T), and is situated 1.5 miles east-south-east of Rockport. Its coastline is a fierce negotiation between land and sea, a jagged edge where rocky outcrops meet the relentless surge of the ocean, giving way in places to quiet, sandy coves. Inland, the terrain rolls gently, cloaked in a mosaic of pine and oak, interspersed with the occasional weathered farmstead or the clustered rooftops of villages. The light here possesses a particular clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when it slants across the weathered shingles and glints off the countless windows facing the water, imbuing the landscape with a luminous, almost ethereal quality. The air itself carries the tang of brine and the faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this peninsula. For centuries, Cape Ann has been defined by its intimate relationship with the sea, a history etched into the very granite of its shores. Fishing and quarrying were the lifeblood of its early settlements, traditions that still echo in the working harbors where lobster boats bob at anchor and the scent of diesel mingles with the sea's own perfume. The granite quarried here, renowned for its strength and beauty, built much of America's early infrastructure, a testament to the grit and determination of its people. Today, while fishing remains vital, a vibrant arts scene has bloomed, drawn by the same dramatic landscapes that inspired generations of fishermen and quarrymen. Galleries and studios dot the towns, and the quiet rhythm of daily life often pauses for the ebb and flow of the tide, a cadence understood by all who call Cape Ann home.

About This Cape Ann Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cape Ann, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.648611, -70.593056. 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 Cape Ann and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Cape Ann includes the ZIP code (01966), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), 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 Cape Ann is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.