Edgartown Massachusetts Map

About Edgartown, Massachusetts

Edgartown is a locality in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Edgartown is located at 41.3890°N, 70.5134°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2539.

Edgartown unfolds along a gentle curve of Martha's Vineyard's southern coast, a place where the Atlantic's breath is a constant companion. It lies 12.4 miles south-south-east of Falmouth, MA (from Falmouth, MA: bearing 155°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east of Dukes. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and weathered grays, with rolling terrain dotted by stately oak trees and the occasional weathered cedar, their branches twisted by persistent sea winds. White clapboard houses, their trim often painted a striking black or deep marine blue, line streets that feel both ordered and inviting, hinting at a quiet, established elegance. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the broad verges and the distant shimmer of the harbor in a soft, golden hue that seems to linger, a tangible peace settling over the scene. This venerable port town, originally settled in the late 17th century, once thrived on the whaling industry, its harbor a bustling hub of maritime activity that has since gracefully transitioned. Today, Edgartown's economy is largely buoyed by tourism and its reputation as a sophisticated summer destination, a legacy that has preserved its distinctive architectural character. The harbor itself remains the heart of Edgartown, its waters often dotted with sailboats and pleasure craft, a picturesque counterpoint to the town's historic buildings. The grand captains' homes, many now charming inns and boutiques, stand as silent witnesses to a more robust, salt-laced past, their stories whispered on the sea breeze that rustles through the leafy lanes.

About This Edgartown Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Edgartown, 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 Edgartown and Dukes County.

Detailed location data for Edgartown includes the ZIP code (02539), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Dukes County (Edgartown), and school district assignment (Martha's Vineyard School District). 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 Edgartown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.