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East Harwich Massachusetts Map

Explore East Harwich, 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 Harwich, Massachusetts

How to Use This East Harwich, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.708596
Longitude	-70.031785
Population	5,250
Density	252.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02645
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 East Harwich, Massachusetts

East Harwich is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,250. The population density is 252.7 people per km². East Harwich is located at 41.7086°N, 70.0318°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02645.

East Harwich stretches across a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of earth and water, where the air often carries a sharp, saline clarity. It lies 2.7 miles east-northeast of Harwich, MA (from Harwich, MA: bearing 69°T), and is situated 9.8 miles southeast of Cape Cod. The terrain feels ancient and composed, featuring the tranquil expanse of Mill Pond that serves as a focal point for the local ecosystem. Gentle slopes move toward the Atlantic Ocean, which sits only two miles away and influences the shifting quality of light across the fields. To the west, the distant Monomoy Island Dunes rise as a faint, serrated edge against the sky, grounding the horizon. The nearby Sipson Meadow provides a low-lying basin where seasonal moisture gathers, contrasting with the drier, sandy soil typical of the region.

Early settlement in East Harwich grew from a reliance on the land’s natural offerings, with residents long finding sustenance in the surrounding woods and waters. The local economy evolved from foundational maritime trades and small-scale agriculture into a modern landscape of specialized services and seasonal commerce. Muddy Creek serves as a vital hydrological feature, its winding path reflecting the historical importance of the area’s drainage and tidal flows. Today, the economy remains tethered to the unique environment, supporting local businesses that cater to both year-round residents and those drawn to the coastal atmosphere. The proximity to Oak Island has historically encouraged a distinct, island-adjacent identity that persists in the way the land is utilized and managed.

Cultural life in East Harwich maintains a deliberate, measured pace, favoring quiet introspection over the clamor of larger, more frantic locales. The Mill Pond offers a protected space for wildlife and recreation, anchoring the community’s commitment to preserving its natural assets. Residents often travel four miles to access the Cape Cod Rail Trail, a corridor that links the locality to the broader regional network of outdoor paths. While many figures of note have passed through the region, the character of the place is defined less by individual fame than by the collective, enduring spirit of its people. Daily life here revolves around the seasonal shifts, where the transition of the tide and the turning of the leaves dictate the rhythm of the year.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hawksnest State Park (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 341° N
Harwich Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.6 mi, 339° N
Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 186° S
Goose Pond Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 133° SE
Muddy Creek Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 095° E
Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.2 mi, 084° E
Brenton I Wixon Memorial Park (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 333° NW
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.9 mi, 077° E
Chatham Smallpox Cemetery (Historic Ruins) — 2.0 mi, 111° E
Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 124° SE
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 097° E
Nickerson State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 022° N
The Nines (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 218° SW
Monomy Theatre (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 116° SE
Chatham Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 116° SE
Atwood House Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 125° SE
Chatham Settler's Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 117° SE
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.3 mi, 148° SE · 24k acres
Fish Pier Observation Deck (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 109° E
Monomoy Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 4.7 mi, 147° SE · 3,382 acres
Cape Cod Bay Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 5.1 mi, 348° N
Cape Cod National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 5.1 mi, 103° E · 69k acres
The Catch (Public Artwork) — 5.6 mi, 024° NE
French Cable Station Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 023° NE
Entertainment Cinemas (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 260° W
Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500 (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 011° N
Cape Cod Coliseum (Stadium) — 8.3 mi, 261° W
Skiff Hill (Viewpoint) — 8.6 mi, 024° NE
Josiah Dennis Manse Museum (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 284° W
Eastham 1869 Schoolhouse Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 018° N

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