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Halifax Massachusetts Map

Explore Halifax, 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 Halifax, Massachusetts

How to Use This Halifax, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.991213
Longitude	-70.861985
Population	7,900
Density	180.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02338
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Plymouth

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About Halifax, Massachusetts

Halifax is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,900. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Halifax is located at 41.9912°N, 70.8620°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02338.

Halifax occupies a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of water and woodland, where the low horizons are shaped by the distant Barden Hills. It lies 5.8 miles east-southeast of East Bridgewater, MA (from East Bridgewater, MA: bearing 120°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east of Bridgewater. {navigation} The presence of Stump Pond offers a reflective surface to the terrain, while the meandering path of Palmer Mill Brook contributes a steady, rhythmic pulse to the local environment. Residents often look toward the nearby Atlantic Ocean, which exerts a subtle, salty influence on the quality of the air even at this modest remove. Small patches of land like Job Island emerge from the wetlands, punctuating the greenery with a distinct, earthen presence. During the golden hours of late afternoon, the light softens against the foliage, casting long, contemplative shadows that stretch across the meadows.

Halifax maintains a character rooted in the practical labor and steady industry of its early settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile soil. The local economy has evolved from its agricultural foundations, though the spirit of self-reliance remains a visible fiber in the daily conduct of its commerce. Lumber and milling once played a significant role in shaping the early infrastructure, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship that persists in the older architecture. Modern enterprise finds its footing alongside these historical echoes, as small businesses and trade services support the needs of those who call the region home. The orderly development of the area suggests a preference for continuity, where the balance between work and the preservation of the surrounding woods is carefully observed.

Halifax expresses its cultural identity through a quiet, communal appreciation for the land and the shared spaces that gather its people together. The Central Elementary School Playground stands as a primary focal point for local activity, serving as a social hub where generations intersect during weekend gatherings and seasonal celebrations. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of the wider cultural landscape—marked by the intellectual rigor and historical awareness of the region—is felt in the local discourse. Notable landmarks are few, favoring a spare, functional aesthetic that prioritizes the natural environment over grand monuments. Residents appreciate the modest scale of their surroundings, finding satisfaction in the simple, enduring rhythms of a life lived close to the water and the trees.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Central Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.2 mi, 112° E
Frank Lydon Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 082° E
Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 356° N
Stump Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 011° N
Town Beach (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 055° NE
Halifax Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.9 mi, 325° NW
Turkey Swamp (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.1 mi, 098° E
Peterson Swamp Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 073° E
Randall Hilliard Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 218° SW
Myles Standish Legs (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 026° NE
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 017° N
Silver Lake (State Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 052° NE
Indian Grinding Stone (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 328° NW
Deborah Sampson House Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 141° SE
Plymouth County Hospital (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 mi, 350° N
East Bridgewater Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 296° NW
Pembroke Herring Run (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 028° NE
Ted Drysdale Memorial Bench (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 329° NW
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 329° NW
West Bridgewater Civil War Monument (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 284° W
Cape Cod Bay Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 7.8 mi, 084° E
Plymouth Cordage Company Museum (Museum) — 9.0 mi, 095° E
Hedge House Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 102° E
Windsor House Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 072° E
Pilgrim Hall Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 102° E
South Shore Conservatory (Arts Centre) — 10.4 mi, 068° E
Kusmin Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 104° E
Showcase Cinema De Lux (Cinema) — 10.8 mi, 006° N
Edaville (Attraction) — 10.9 mi, 155° SE
Fox Hill (Viewpoint) — 12.0 mi, 056° NE

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