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Chatham Massachusetts Map

Explore Chatham, 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 Chatham, Massachusetts

How to Use This Chatham, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.682056
Longitude	-69.959738
Population	1,551
Density	227.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02633
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Barnstable
School District	Monomoy Regional School District

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About Chatham, Massachusetts

Chatham is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,551. The population density is 227.1 people per km². Chatham is located at 41.6821°N, 69.9597°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02633.

Chatham emerges from the landscape where the Mitchell River winds its way toward the horizon, carving a path through the salt-sprayed earth. It lies 6.0 miles east of Harwich, MA (from Harwich, MA: bearing 93°T), and is situated 8.3 miles southeast of Brewster.

The water of Oyster Pond remains perfectly still at the center of the landscape, mirroring the shifting clouds that drift in from the Atlantic Ocean only a mile away. To the distant east, the Monomoy Island Dunes rise as shifting sentinels of sand, protecting the coastline from the relentless push of the tides. Nearby, the low-lying terrain of Sipson Meadow stretches toward the horizon, providing a verdant contrast to the salt-weathered edges of the coast. Visitors often find themselves wandering the quiet paths of Sears Park, where the air feels heavy with the scent of brine and pine. Across the narrow channel, the silhouette of Tern Island stands against the gray wash of the afternoon sky, marking the boundary where the solid ground finally yields to the sea.

Chatham traces its origins to the maritime spirit of early settlers who looked to the water for their livelihood and sustenance. The local economy grew from the harvests of the sea, with generations of fishermen navigating the currents to bring the Atlantic Ocean catch to the local docks. While the industry has evolved, the rhythm of the harbor remains tied to the cycles of the moon and the seasonal migration of fish. Small craft still depart in the early morning light, their hulls cutting through the water as they have for centuries. This dedication to the maritime trade provides a steady, grounded fiber to the local economy, anchoring the daily lives of those who call Chatham their permanent home.

Cultural life in Chatham feels distinct, defined by a quiet dignity that respects both the land and the people who dwell upon it. The Cape Cod Rail Trail offers a linear passage through the surrounding woods, inviting travelers to experience the terrain at a pace that honors the silence of the woods. Local events often center on the harbor, where the arrival of the fleet brings a sense of communal purpose that transcends the changing seasons. The writer Joseph Lincoln captured this specific sensibility in his work, reflecting the literate, salt-crusted character of the region. Whether walking the shoreline or pausing near the calm surface of Oyster Pond, one senses a deep connection to a past that values endurance over flash.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Chatham Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 076° E
Chatham Settler's Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 135° SE
Kate Gould Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 137° SE
Chase Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 185° S
Monomy Theatre (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 304° NW
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.6 mi, 084° E
Fish Pier Observation Deck (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 048° NE
Atwood House Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 205° SW
Frost Fish Creek - Stepping Stones (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 340° N
Mack Memorial (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 142° SE
Chatham Lighthouse Beach (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 141° SE
Chatham High School (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 322° NW
Cape Cod National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 1.3 mi, 084° E · 69k acres
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.3 mi, 192° S · 24k acres
Cape Cod Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.6 mi, 120° SE
Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 286° W
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 325° NW
Chatham Smallpox Cemetery (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 301° NW
Monomoy Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 2.2 mi, 188° S · 3,382 acres
Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.9 mi, 311° NW
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.6 mi, 270° W
The Nines (Gallery) — 6.0 mi, 261° W
The Catch (Public Artwork) — 7.1 mi, 348° N
French Cable Station Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 349° N
Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500 (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 343° N
Skiff Hill (Viewpoint) — 9.7 mi, 359° N
Entertainment Cinemas (Cinema) — 9.9 mi, 274° W
Eastham 1869 Schoolhouse Museum (Museum) — 10.8 mi, 356° N
Cape Cod Coliseum (Stadium) — 12.0 mi, 273° W
Josiah Dennis Manse Museum (Museum) — 13.0 mi, 288° W

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