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Hanover Massachusetts Map

Explore Hanover, 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 Hanover, Massachusetts

How to Use This Hanover, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.113157
Longitude	-70.811986
Population	14,200
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	02339, 02340
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Plymouth

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About Hanover, Massachusetts

Hanover is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 14,200. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Hanover is located at 42.1132°N, 70.8120°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 02339, 02340.

Hanover reveals its terrain through the steady, patient movement of the Third Herring Brook, which carves a quiet path through the local landscape. It lies 2.9 miles north of Pembroke, MA (from Pembroke, MA: bearing 357°T), and is situated 9.9 miles southeast of Weymouth. The ground rises toward the gentle elevation of Tumbledown Hill, providing a subtle shift in perspective for those traversing the woods. Beyond the immediate canopy, Mounce Pond rests in a hollow, offering a still mirror to the changing seasons and the muted light of an overcast sky. The air here holds the faint, salt-tinged promise of the Atlantic Ocean, which waits only six miles away to temper the extremes of the inland weather. Residents often gather at the Salmond School Fields, a space that grounds the daily life of Hanover in a tradition of open, shared land.

Industrial development in Hanover began with the harnessing of water power, a legacy that lingers in the remnants of iron works and mills that once defined the local economy. The transition from early manufacturing to a modern service-based commerce reflects the broader adaptation of the region, where skilled labor and small-scale enterprise have steadily replaced the heavy industry of the past. Much of the local character is tethered to this history, as the town maintains a steady pace of growth that balances residential expansion with the preservation of its remaining open tracts. A sense of permanence persists in the architecture and the careful maintenance of public infrastructure, ensuring that the economic shifts do not erode the foundational identity of Hanover. Commerce now thrives in centers that serve the daily needs of inhabitants, keeping the pulse of the local trade strong and reliable.

Cultural life in Hanover is marked by a quiet, persistent engagement with the past, manifested in the historical preservation of village structures and the communal recognition of shared milestones. While the town does not claim the sprawling landmarks of a major metropolis, it holds a genuine pride in its modest, well-kept spaces where neighbors congregate for seasonal markets and local athletic competitions. The atmosphere is defined by a literate, unassuming quality, where the focus remains on the integrity of the domestic sphere and the health of the local environment. Though it does not serve as a primary stage for global celebrities, individuals such as the author William Cullen Bryant once found inspiration in the surroundings of the broader region, reflecting a long-standing appreciation for the natural beauty of the Massachusetts landscape. This enduring spirit provides a steady rhythm to the year, allowing the life of the place to unfold with a deliberate and unhurried grace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Salmond School Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.1 mi, 193° S
Broadway Well Site (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.4 mi, 273° W
Hall Conservation Land (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 037° NE
Beal / Riverside Drive Well Property (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.7 mi, 194° S
Canoe Club Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 160° S
Luddams Ford Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 219° SW
Indian Head Drive Boat Launch (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 200° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 205° SW
Nick Tedeschi Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 280° W
B Everett Hall Field / Sylvester High School (Recreation Easement) — 1.4 mi, 279° W
Dedication to Park Donator (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 014° N
Pembroke Herring Run (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 167° S
Showcase Cinema De Lux (Cinema) — 2.7 mi, 328° NW
Plymouth County Hospital (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 215° SW
Wompatuck State Park (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 335° NW
Coast Guard Hill Recreation Area (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 082° E
Cupid's Kiss Statue (Public Artwork) — 6.6 mi, 252° W
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 252° W
Indian Grinding Stone (Historic Ruins) — 7.1 mi, 217° SW
Mill Wharf Cinemas (Cinema) — 7.2 mi, 038° NE
The Makery Sewing Studio (Arts Centre) — 7.4 mi, 011° N
Fox Hill (Viewpoint) — 7.5 mi, 103° E
Daniel Webster Law Office Museum (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 112° E
South Shore Conservatory (Arts Centre) — 8.3 mi, 123° SE
Cohasset Historical Society Building (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 004° N
Windsor House Museum (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 126° SE
Herring Run (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 319° NW
Cape Cod Bay Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 9.2 mi, 145° SE
House Rock (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 316° NW
Deborah Sampson House Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 182° S

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