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Fairhaven Massachusetts Map

Explore Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven, Massachusetts

How to Use This Fairhaven, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.637604
Longitude	-70.903649
Population	16,000
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02719
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Taunton

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About Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Fairhaven is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 16,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Fairhaven is located at 41.6376°N, 70.9036°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02719.

Fairhaven occupies a stretch of land where the gray, salt-heavy air of the Atlantic Ocean meets the tidal reaches of the Acushnet River. It lies 1.6 miles east of New Bedford, MA (from New Bedford, MA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 4.3 miles east of Dartmouth. The geography of Fairhaven is defined by its immediate proximity to the coastline, where the land yields to the sea in a series of inlets and marshes. Visitors walking through Cushman Park often observe how the light catches the water as it flows past the nearby shores of Crow Island. Beyond the immediate coast, the terrain remains low and stable, though those traveling far to the west might catch a distant silhouette of Beals Ledge against the horizon. The landscape maintains a quiet, tempered beauty, especially when the afternoon sun warms the salt-crusted rocks along the harbor edge.

Fairhaven grew from its deep connection to the maritime trades, once serving as a bustling hub for the whaling industry that defined the regional economy for generations. This history of seafaring labor left an imprint on the local architecture and the sturdy, pragmatic spirit of the residents who built their lives around the tides. While the era of large-scale maritime expeditions has receded, the economy of Fairhaven continues to draw strength from its waterfront and a diverse range of modern local industries. Many residents still find work in sectors tied to the harbor or in professional services that support the broader regional commerce. The transition from a port of wooden ships to a contemporary workplace has been marked by a steady, deliberate pace that favors endurance over rapid change.

Fairhaven possesses a distinct cultural character, anchored by the grand, stone-hewn architecture of the Millicent Library and the Unitarian Memorial Church, which stand as enduring landmarks of the late nineteenth century. The town is recognized as the birthplace of Henry Huttleston Rogers, a notable industrialist whose patronage left a lasting mark on the public buildings and civic spaces that remain in daily use. Annual local events bring the community together in public squares, often filling Cushman Park with the sounds of seasonal gatherings and neighborhood life. Those seeking a quiet retreat often venture toward the more secluded areas near Mill Pond, three miles inland, where the atmosphere turns soft and reflective. The rhythm of life here remains tied to the sea, where the turning of the tide seems to dictate the movement of the day itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cushman Park (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 297° NW
Marine Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 301° NW
Egypt Lane Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 095° E
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 103° E
State Pier (State Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 257° W
Fort Phoenix State Reservation (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 163° S
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.9 mi, 182° S
National Lightship Sailors Memorial (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 254° W
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 265° W
Mariner's Home (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 261° W
Seamen's Bethel (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 260° W
Montes Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 241° SW
TL6 the Gallery (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 262° W
New Bedford Art Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 262° W
Benjamin Rose (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 214° SW
Dana Pond Watershed Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.6 mi, 061° NE
Dana Pond Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.6 mi, 063° NE
Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 103° E
Judith Klein Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 203° SW
Rodney French Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 197° S
Battery Milliken (Historic Castle / Fort) — 2.9 mi, 185° S
Nasketucket Bay State Reservation (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 098° E
Clark's Point Light (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 178° S
The Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 069° E
Spinwinder (Public Artwork) — 5.4 mi, 266° W
Path Continues (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 305° NW
Esker (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 305° NW
Doll Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 230° SW
Wernick Farm Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.3 mi, 296° NW
Ocean View Farm Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.0 mi, 216° SW

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