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East Falmouth Massachusetts Map

Explore East Falmouth, 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 East Falmouth, Massachusetts

How to Use This East Falmouth, Massachusetts Map

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

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.

CityEast Falmouth
StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyBarnstable County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude41.568248
Longitude-70.55744
Population6,278
Density445.9 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code02536
Area Code339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County SeatBarnstable
School DistrictFalmouth School District

About East Falmouth, Massachusetts

East Falmouth is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,278. The population density is 445.9 people per km². East Falmouth is located at 41.5682°N, 70.5574°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02536.

East Falmouth occupies a stretch of land where the horizon is defined by the soft, gray light reflecting off the nearby Atlantic Ocean. It lies 3.4 miles east-northeast of Falmouth, MA (from Falmouth, MA: bearing 57°T), and is situated 6.3 miles southwest of Mashpee. The landscape is shaped by the presence of Mill Pond, which rests at the center of the local geography like a mirror held up to the sky. A mile away, the Coonamessett River winds through the terrain, its path carved into the earth long before modern development defined the borders. Two miles from the open coastline, the silhouette of Washburn Island emerges from the water, offering a silent boundary between the solid ground and the salt-heavy air. On the distant horizon, travelers might discern the faint outline of the Monomoy Island Dunes, though they remain far removed from the immediate, quiet character of the soil beneath one's feet.

Agriculture and maritime traditions have long provided the foundation for the resilience found in East Falmouth. Generations of families once cultivated the fields, and today the local economy maintains a steady connection to the land and the nearby sea. While the industrial footprint remains modest, the daily labor of residents reflects a commitment to maintaining the functional integrity of their surroundings. The proximity to the Martha's Vineyard State Forest, located twelve miles away, reminds the population of the vast woodland resources that historically supported the region's growth. Even the distant Rands Harbor contributes to the sense of a wider, interconnected maritime economy that has sustained people here for decades. This work-centered heritage ensures that East Falmouth keeps a practical, grounded pace throughout the changing seasons.

Cultural life in East Falmouth is marked by a quiet, deliberate pace that values communal space and shared history. The East Falmouth Elem. School serves as a vital focal point for the neighborhood, standing as a primary hub for local gatherings and the education of the next generation. Unlike more crowded centers, the atmosphere here favors the subtle shifts in weather and the slow transition of foliage over the noise of rapid expansion. While the region lacks the towering peaks of distant ranges, the identity of the people is forged in the flat, expansive vistas that invite contemplation. Notable individuals who have contributed to the arts and sciences often find their way to this part of the coast, drawn by the same clarity of light that inspires a literate, understated way of life. The daily rhythm of East Falmouth remains consistent, defined by the simple beauty of the tide and the steady, unpretentious spirit of its residents.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Donald Whelden Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 324° NW
  • East Falmouth Elem. School (Recreation Easement) — 0.5 mi, 345° N
  • Bella Shephard Reserve (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 152° SE
  • Washburn Island (State Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 155° SE
  • Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.1 mi, 154° SE
  • Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.2 mi, 156° SE
  • Baptiste Lane Conservation (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 056° NE
  • Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.4 mi, 087° E · 623 acres
  • Hayway Road Woods (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.4 mi, 009° N
  • Falmouth Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.5 mi, 286° W
  • Falmouth Police Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 248° W
  • Falmouth Road Race Finish Line (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 232° SW
  • Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 012° N
  • South Cape Beach State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 108° E
  • The Liberté (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 237° SW
  • Katharine Lee Bates (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 250° W
  • Viewing Deck (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 111° E
  • Saconesset Homestead and Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 305° NW
  • Mashpee Regal 6 (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 046° NE
  • Nobska Lighthouse (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 234° SW
  • Tree of Bike (Public Artwork) — 6.5 mi, 340° N
  • Falmouth Road Race Starting Line (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 243° SW
  • Flying Horses Carousel (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 180° S
  • Lowell Holly Reservation (Nature Reserve) — 7.7 mi, 034° NE
  • Cottage Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 182° S
  • Mariposa Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 181° S
  • Old Schoolhouse Museum and Liberty Pole (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 197° S
  • Martha's Vineyard Playhouse (Theatre) — 8.2 mi, 197° S
  • Katherine Cornell Theater (Theatre) — 8.3 mi, 197° S
  • Martha's Vineyard Film Center (Cinema) — 8.3 mi, 195° S

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About This East Falmouth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Falmouth, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 41.568248, -70.55744. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for East Falmouth includes the ZIP code (02536), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Barnstable County (Barnstable), and school district assignment (Falmouth School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.