Monument Beach Massachusetts Map

About Monument Beach, Massachusetts

Monument Beach is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,277. The population density is 458.7 people per km². Monument Beach is located at 41.7195°N, 70.6120°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2532.

Monument Beach breathes with the salty tang of Cape Cod Bay, its shores a gentle curve of pale sand meeting the cool, clear Atlantic waters. It lies 11.6 miles north of Falmouth, MA (from Falmouth, MA: bearing 1°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east-south-east of Wareham. The landscape here is a subtle dance between the sea and the pine-scented land, where low dunes, softened by sea grass, give way to modest woodlands. Osprey nests, like regal crowns, crown the skeletal branches of the tallest trees, their patient inhabitants surveying the shimmering expanse. The air, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum of nature asserting its gentle dominion over human endeavors. The very light seems to filter through the coastal haze with a pearlescent quality, softening edges and painting the scene with muted, yet vibrant, tones. The history of Monument Beach is as intertwined with the sea as the barnacles on a weathered hull, its origins tied to the maritime traditions of this region. For generations, the waters here have sustained a livelihood, though the clamming and fishing that once formed the bedrock of the local economy have largely yielded to the ebb and flow of tourism. The grand hotels that once graced the shoreline, drawing visitors to its refined charm, have long since faded into memory, leaving behind a more understated, year-round character for Monument Beach. Still, the spirit of community endures, a quiet resilience found in the rows of charming cottages and the friendly nod of a neighbor. The landmark that gives the beach its name, a memorial to Civil War soldiers, stands as a silent sentinel, a poignant reminder of past sacrifices against the backdrop of the ceaseless rhythm of the tides.

About This Monument Beach Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Monument Beach, 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 Monument Beach and Barnstable County.

Detailed location data for Monument Beach includes the ZIP code (02532), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Barnstable County (Barnstable), and school district assignment (Bourne 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 Monument Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.