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Nantucket Island Massachusetts Map

Explore Nantucket Island, 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 Nantucket Island, Massachusetts

How to Use This Nantucket Island, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.2835
Longitude	-70.0995
Population	11,400
Density	95.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02554
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Nantucket

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About Nantucket Island, Massachusetts

Nantucket Island is a locality in Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 11,400. The population density is 95.0 people per km². Nantucket Island is located at 41.2835°N, 70.0995°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02554.

Nantucket Island holds a unique position as a remote, wind-swept sanctuary surrounded entirely by the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The terrain of Nantucket Island is defined by its low-lying, sandy character, featuring the sheltered waters of the Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary that fringe its perimeter. Inland, the landscape reveals the quiet stillness of Goose Pond, while the gentle depression of Nobadeer Valley provides a subtle contrast to the flat, open plains. To the west, the distant Monomoy Island Dunes occasionally emerge as a faint, hazy silhouette against the horizon when the air is particularly clear. Fresh water flows with a quiet purpose through Abrams Creek, carving a modest path toward the sea that shapes the island's drainage.

Whaling defined the early soul of Nantucket Island, establishing an economy rooted in the perilous harvest of the deep that once made it a global center of commerce. This maritime legacy remains visible in the preserved architecture of the harbor district, where the weathered shingles of historic homes reflect a time of immense seafaring wealth. Today, the local economy transitions with the seasons, moving from the quiet introspection of winter to a vibrant period of tourism during the warmer months. Artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs now sustain the island, honoring a tradition of self-reliance that has persisted since the first settlers arrived. The enduring connection to the water ensures that fishing and marine research continue to play a vital role in maintaining the island's economic stability.

Cultural life on the island is marked by a profound respect for the sea and a quiet, intellectual atmosphere that has attracted thinkers and writers for generations. The Maria Mitchell Association stands as a beacon of scientific inquiry, celebrating the legacy of the famous astronomer who was born here and became the first professional female astronomer in the United States. Residents and visitors often gather for annual events that honor the maritime heritage, fostering a sense of continuity that bridges the past and the present. Walking through the narrow, cobblestone streets, one feels the weight of history in every brick and cedar-shingled facade. The quality of the light here, often described as golden and thick, seems to linger longer than elsewhere, casting a soft, painterly glow over the harbor as the day concludes.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.1 mi, 066° NE
Peter Foulger Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 355° N
Childrens Hospital (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 020° N
Soldier and Sailors Monument (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 230° SW
Maria Mitchell Natural Science Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 226° SW
Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 337° NW
Mill Hill Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 201° S
No Bottom Pond Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 283° W
Nantucket High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 171° S
Nantucket Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 182° S
Nantucket Island Land Bank (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 259° W
Town of Nantucket (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.1 mi, 146° SE
Coatue Wildlife Refuge (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 040° NE
Nantucket State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 121° SE
Abiah Folger Franklin Fountain (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 271° W
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.7 mi, 282° W
Cannon (Monument) — 22.4 mi, 288° W
Whale Tail (Public Artwork) — 22.5 mi, 289° W
Edgartown Cinema (Cinema) — 22.7 mi, 289° W
Vincent House Museum (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 289° W
Doctor Daniel Fisher House Museum (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 289° W
Flying Horses Carousel (Attraction) — 26.6 mi, 297° NW
The Nines (Gallery) — 26.6 mi, 003° N
Mariposa Museum (Museum) — 26.6 mi, 297° NW
Viewing Deck (Viewpoint) — 27.8 mi, 312° NW
Entertainment Cinemas (Cinema) — 28.4 mi, 355° N
Cape Cod Coliseum (Stadium) — 28.5 mi, 350° N
Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours (Attraction) — 28.5 mi, 011° N
SunSational (Arts Centre) — 28.6 mi, 338° N
Monomy Theatre (Theatre) — 28.6 mi, 014° N

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