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Dighton Massachusetts Map

Explore Dighton, 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 Dighton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Dighton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.81399
Longitude	-71.120323
Population	7,600
Density	180.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02715
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Taunton

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About Dighton, Massachusetts

Dighton is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,600. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Dighton is located at 41.8140°N, 71.1203°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02715.

Dighton reveals itself through the winding path of Muddy Cove Brook, which carves a quiet passage through the landscape toward the broader waters of the region. It lies 1.9 miles northeast of Bristol, MA (from Bristol, MA: bearing 42°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-northeast of Fall River. The terrain rises gently toward the modest elevation of Richmond Hill, grounding the view under a wide, pale sky that feels the influence of the Atlantic Ocean only eight miles away. Sweets Knoll State Park offers a sanctuary for local flora, providing a natural buffer as the land slopes down toward the tidal reach of Assonet Bay. Sunlight catches the reeds and marsh grass in the afternoons, turning the local wetlands into a tapestry of muted gold and deep emerald. Residents often look toward the distant horizon where the terrain flattens, observing how the light shifts across the water-logged meadows that characterize this stretch of the coast.

Dighton carries a weight of centuries in its soil, reflecting a shift from early agrarian roots to the industrious spirit of the post-colonial era. Local commerce once leaned heavily on the river’s power, turning small-scale manufacturing into the backbone of the local economy. Today, the economic character remains tied to a mix of small enterprises and specialized trades that sustain the quiet independence of the residents. Historical records suggest that the rhythms of labor here were dictated by the seasons and the accessibility of the nearby waterways for transport. Even as modern industry has evolved, the underlying structure of the village relies on a careful stewardship of the land and a pragmatic approach to development. The legacy of these working traditions persists in the sturdy architecture and the deliberate, unhurried pace of the morning commute.

Dighton maintains a steady cultural identity, anchored by the presence of Dighton Rock, an enduring enigma that draws curious observers to the shoreline. The community gathers periodically for local events that celebrate the shared history of the region, fostering a sense of connection that transcends the modern digital experience. While the area is largely defined by its own quietude, it remains within reach of the cultural gravity exerted by larger urban centers to the north. Freetown Fall River State Forest provides a vast, wooded expanse for those seeking solitude beneath the canopy, standing in contrast to the more open views found near the Somerset Reservoir. The atmosphere here is one of literate reserve, where the silence of a late autumn evening carries the same gravity as the historical markers standing in the village center. A traveler might find that the true character of the place is not in its monuments, but in the way the wind moves across the fields after a long day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dighton Rock State Park (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 155° SE
Town of Somerset (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.8 mi, 324° NW
Sweets Knoll State Park (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 008° N
Bristol County Agricultural High School (Recreation Easement) — 1.3 mi, 008° N
M76 Elem. & Middle School (Recreation Easement) — 1.4 mi, 002° N
Parcel Next To Berkely Bridge (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 026° NE
Camp Tom Welch (Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 085° E
Porter Pasture (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 116° SE
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 320° NW
Town of Dighton (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.9 mi, 273° W
Freetown Swamp Wma (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 112° E
Mill Brook Bogs Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 112° E
Arthur Cleveland Bent Memorial Cabin (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 355° N
Wildcat Rock (Viewpoint) — 5.1 mi, 221° SW
Old Colony History Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 016° N
Helicopter Memorial (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 122° SE
Commonwealth Park "Green Monstah" Mural (Public Artwork) — 6.8 mi, 195° S
Brian Fox Studios (Gallery) — 6.8 mi, 195° S
Anchor Monument (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 024° NE
Wernick Farm Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.3 mi, 156° SE
Path Continues (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 321° NW
Deborah's Garden (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 321° NW
Vernal Pool (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 322° NW
The Glen (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 321° NW
Picture Show at SouthCoast Marketplace (Cinema) — 10.0 mi, 191° S
Imago Gallery (Gallery) — 10.1 mi, 235° SW
Made in Warren Arts Collective (Gallery) — 10.2 mi, 235° SW
Charles W. Greene Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 235° SW
James Maxwell House Museum (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 236° SW
Burr's Hill Park Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 233° SW

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