Explore Mashpee, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Mashpee, 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 Mashpee.
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 | Mashpee |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.648442 |
| Longitude | -70.481138 |
| Population | 14,300 |
| Density | 280.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 02649 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Barnstable |
Mashpee defines its own horizon through the winding, tea-colored currents of the Mashpee River as it moves toward the nearby Atlantic Ocean. It lies 7.7 miles south of Sandwich, MA (from Sandwich, MA: bearing 175°T), and is situated 9.6 miles northeast of Falmouth. The landscape holds the quiet stillness of Mashpee Pond, where the water mirrors the shifting light of a coastal sky. Inland, the terrain unfolds in a series of kettle holes and sandy soil that support a resilient, scrubby woodland. Far to the west, the Monomoy Island Dunes occasionally catch the eye as a distant, pale line against the clouds. Visitors often gather at Attaquin Park to watch the surface of the pond settle into a glassy silence as the afternoon fades. The air here carries a sharp, salt-tinged clarity, reminding those who walk the landscape of the proximity to the tides.
Mashpee retains a deep, enduring connection to the Wampanoag people, whose presence has shaped the land long before its modern incorporation. The local economy evolved from early reliance on the bounty of the river and the surrounding woods to a diverse mix of small businesses and residential development. While the region once favored traditional maritime work, the modern focus leans toward local services and the careful preservation of its natural resources. The influence of the nearby Shawme-Crowell State Forest keeps the pace of development measured and intentional. Commerce feels secondary to the rhythm of the seasons, as the community balances the demands of contemporary life with a respect for the environmental limits of the peninsula. Economic activity remains tethered to the unique geography that defines Mashpee, ensuring that the legacy of the land is never entirely obscured by the needs of the present.
Cultural character in Mashpee reflects a deliberate, slow-burning pride in its indigenous heritage and the continuity of its people. The annual Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow stands as a significant event, drawing many to witness the traditional dances and drumming that honor a long-standing history. Landmarks like the Old Indian Meeting House serve as physical anchors for the community, standing as weathered witnesses to the passage of generations. Those seeking to explore the landscape often follow the Old Briar Patch Trails, where the path winds through terrain that feels largely unchanged by the centuries. While the area is not known for a surplus of famous residents, the spirit of the place is defined by the resilience of the Wampanoag tribe, whose leadership and cultural contributions remain the heartbeat of the locality. Everyday life proceeds with a quiet, observant quality, as if the residents are constantly listening to the subtle shifts in the wind moving off the Atlantic Ocean.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mashpee, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 41.648442, -70.481138. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Mashpee includes the ZIP code (02649), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Barnstable County (Barnstable), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |