Dartmouth Massachusetts Map

About Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Dartmouth is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 35,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Dartmouth is located at 41.6343°N, 70.9868°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2747.

Dartmouth unfurls across a landscape shaped by the patient hand of nature, where the salty tang of the Atlantic air mingles with the earthy scent of pine and marsh. It lies 2.7 miles west of New Bedford, MA (from New Bedford, MA: bearing 267°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-south-east of Fall River. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, give way to meandering tidal rivers and the quiet grace of salt ponds that reflect the ever-changing New England sky. Along the coast, weathered shingles of historic homes gleam under the sun, their windows gazing out towards the distant horizon, while inland, dense woodlands offer a cool, hushed sanctuary. The very ground here feels ancient, a mosaic of fertile soil and rocky outcrops, testament to the geological forces that sculpted this corner of Bristol County. This is a place where the echoes of maritime enterprise and agricultural endeavor still resonate, a history that has profoundly shaped Dartmouth's character and its present-day rhythm. For generations, the bounty of the sea and the yield of the land were the lifeblood of its inhabitants, a legacy that can still be felt in the weathered docks and the enduring spirit of its people. While the fishing fleets may have diminished, the town's connection to its past remains strong, evident in the preservation of its historic architecture and the quiet pride in its independent character. Today, Dartmouth cultivates a reputation for its serene beauty and its commitment to preserving its natural heritage, a place where the past and present seem to exist in a comfortable, unhurried dialogue.

About This Dartmouth Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dartmouth, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Dartmouth and Bristol County.

Detailed location data for Dartmouth includes the ZIP code (02747), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Bristol County (Taunton), 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 Dartmouth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.