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Nantucket Massachusetts Map

Explore Nantucket, 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, Massachusetts

How to Use This Nantucket, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.271448
Longitude	-70.095881
Population	10,166
Density	674.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	02554, 02584
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Nantucket
School District	Nantucket School District

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About Nantucket, Massachusetts

Nantucket is a locality in Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 10,166. The population density is 674.1 people per km². Nantucket is located at 41.2714°N, 70.0959°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 02554, 02584.

Nantucket rises from the shifting sands of the Atlantic Ocean as a singular, windswept presence defined by its isolation and the unrelenting salt air. The landscape of Nantucket is shaped by the delicate interplay of coastal erosion and protected habitats, featuring the pristine expanse of the Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary, which guards the fragile shoreline. Inland, the terrain reveals the quiet stillness of Goose Pond and the subtle, low-lying depression of Nobadeer Valley, while the distant, hazy silhouette of the Monomoy Island Dunes marks the horizon to the west. The light here has a sharp, translucent quality, especially at dusk when the gray waters merge with the sky, casting a pale, silver glow over the scrub oak and dune grass that anchor the earth against the tide.

Nantucket traces its origins to the indigenous Wampanoag people, who stewarded these shores for centuries before European settlers arrived in the mid-seventeenth century to establish a permanent foothold. The early economy of Nantucket was forged in the harsh, unpredictable reality of the sea, transitioning from simple agriculture to become the preeminent whaling capital of the world. As the industry expanded, the harbor filled with ships that traveled to the far reaches of the globe, bringing back wealth that financed the construction of the stately, shingled homes that remain today. This era of maritime dominance left an indelible mark on the character of Nantucket, imbuing the local temperament with a blend of stoic resilience and a worldly, seafaring curiosity.

Modern life on Nantucket is sustained by a seasonal rhythm, where the influx of summer visitors supports a diverse service economy and a robust hospitality sector. While the bustling harbor remains the primary artery for commerce and transport, the local community prioritizes the preservation of its historical architecture and natural resources, ensuring that the pace of development is measured and deliberate. Educational opportunities are often facilitated by local historical associations and environmental organizations that conduct research within the Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary, while infrastructure remains modest, reflecting a preference for maintaining the quiet integrity of the island. Abrams Creek meanders through the landscape, serving as a reminder of the island’s hydrological modesties that sustain the local flora and fauna.

Culture on Nantucket is defined by a deep appreciation for the creative arts and the preservation of maritime tradition, manifesting in annual gatherings like the Nantucket Film Festival and the festive Christmas Stroll. The island has served as a sanctuary for writers and artists, including the famous novelist Herman Melville, who drew inspiration from the local lore and the immense, indifferent power of the Atlantic Ocean. Sports here are largely recreational, favoring sailing regattas and coastal golf over the spectacle of professional stadiums, reflecting a lifestyle that finds fulfillment in the natural environment. Whether walking the dunes near the Monomoy Island Dunes or observing the tides, residents of Nantucket cultivate a life that remains tethered to the essential, rhythmic pulses of the changing seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nantucket Whaling Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 002° N
Oldest House (Historic Site) — 0.9 mi, 356° N
Children's Beach (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 336° NW
Lighthouse (Landmark) — 2.0 mi, 078° E
Madaket Beach (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 274° W
Eel Point (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 311° NW
Sankaty Head Lighthouse (Landmark) — 6.5 mi, 082° E
Great Point Lighthouse (Landmark) — 9.2 mi, 056° NE
Town of Nantucket (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.4 mi, 095° E
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.5 mi, 019° N
Maria Mitchell Natural Science Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 326° NW
Soldier and Sailors Monument (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 329° NW
Nantucket Island Land Bank (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 258° W
Miacomet Pond Trail (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 227° SW
Peter Foulger Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 348° N
Miacomet Pond (State Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 212° SW
Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 344° N
Abiah Folger Franklin Fountain (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 299° NW
Middle Moors (Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 074° E
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.2 mi, 302° NW
Cannon (Monument) — 22.9 mi, 290° W
Whale Tail (Public Artwork) — 23.0 mi, 291° W
Edgartown Cinema (Cinema) — 23.2 mi, 291° W
Vincent House Museum (Museum) — 23.3 mi, 291° W
Doctor Daniel Fisher House Museum (Museum) — 23.3 mi, 291° W
Mariposa Museum (Museum) — 27.1 mi, 298° NW
Flying Horses Carousel (Attraction) — 27.2 mi, 298° NW
The Nines (Gallery) — 27.4 mi, 002° N
Viewing Deck (Viewpoint) — 28.5 mi, 313° NW
Martha's Vineyard Film Center (Cinema) — 28.9 mi, 296° NW

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