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Eastham Massachusetts Map

Explore Eastham, 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 Eastham, Massachusetts

How to Use This Eastham, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.830108
Longitude	-69.973907
Population	5,000
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02642
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Barnstable

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About Eastham, Massachusetts

Eastham is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,000. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Eastham is located at 41.8301°N, 69.9739°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02642.

Eastham occupies a narrow, wind-swept stretch of land where the shifting light of the Atlantic Ocean defines the horizon. It lies 7.4 miles northeast of Brewster, MA (from Brewster, MA: bearing 49°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east of Cape Cod. The landscape is defined by the steady flow of Herring Brook, which meanders through the terrain before meeting the salt-infused air of the coast. To the east, the expansive Cape Cod National Seashore protects the wild dunes and grasses that define the edge of the continent. Inland, the tranquil waters of Depot Pond offer a quiet contrast to the surf, while the Buttonbush Trail invites quiet exploration of the local flora. From a distance of five miles, the Camp Wellfleet Dunes rise as a subtle, sandy spine against the sky, grounding the view in the ancient geology of the region.

Eastham holds a history deeply tethered to the sea, reflecting a legacy of maritime resilience and colonial adaptation. Early life revolved around the harvests of the shore and the soil, establishing an economy that favored small-scale commerce and seasonal industry. Today, the local character remains industrious, with residents balancing the preservation of traditional crafts with the demands of a modern, tourism-driven market. The nearby presence of Stony Island serves as a silent witness to the tides that have dictated the flow of trade and travel for generations. Economic activity often pulses with the rhythmic arrival of summer travelers, yet the underlying current remains one of persistent, self-reliant labor. The enduring spirit of the region is found in the way its people continue to work the land and water, maintaining a connection to a past that values endurance over flash.

Eastham fosters a distinct cultural identity rooted in the literate, quiet severity of its coastal roots. This environment has long attracted those who find solace in the stark beauty of the dunes and the intellectual stillness of the Atlantic Ocean breeze. A notable landmark is the Old Eastham Windmill, a structure that stands as an elegant, wooden reminder of the mechanical ingenuity required by early settlers. Local events often center on the seasonal cycles of the coast, bringing the public together to celebrate the specific harvests and natural rhythms of the region. While the area is modest in its claims, it has served as a place of reflection for many, including the writer Henry Beston, who famously chronicled the raw, elemental power of the nearby beaches. Life here proceeds with a deliberate pace, favoring the long view of the horizon over the frantic speed of the modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cape Cod National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 0.1 mi, 015° N · 69k acres
Cape Cod Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.3 mi, 109° E
Eastham 1869 Schoolhouse Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 359° N
Skiff Hill (Viewpoint) — 0.8 mi, 135° SE
Wiley Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 292° W
Herring River Property (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 240° SW
Peters Property (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 231° SW
Boat Meadow/Herring River Marsh Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 224° SW
Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 076° E
Cape Cod Bay Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 2.0 mi, 277° W
Jeremiah's Gutter (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 192° S
Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500 (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 220° SW
Coast Guard Motor Life Boat CG36500 (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 220° SW
Battle of Orleans Massachusetts 1814 (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 220° SW
French Cable Station Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 193° S
The Catch (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 193° S
Nickerson State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 224° SW
Harbor Stage Company (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 337° NW
Samuel Smith Tavern Site (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 325° NW
Wellfleet Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 339° N
Hawksnest State Park (State Park) — 8.5 mi, 204° SW
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 182° S
Chatham Smallpox Cemetery (Historic Ruins) — 9.2 mi, 187° S
Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 186° S
Fish Pier Observation Deck (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 173° S
Monomy Theatre (Theatre) — 10.1 mi, 177° S
Atwood House Museum (Museum) — 10.8 mi, 178° S
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.5 mi, 178° S · 24k acres
The Nines (Gallery) — 12.3 mi, 205° SW
Monomoy Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.3 mi, 182° S · 3,382 acres

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