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Orleans Massachusetts Map

Explore Orleans, 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 Orleans, Massachusetts

How to Use This Orleans, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.787762
Longitude	-70.00151
Population	1,767
Density	294.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02653
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Barnstable
School District	Nauset School District

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About Orleans, Massachusetts

Orleans is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,767. The population density is 294.1 people per km². Orleans is located at 41.7878°N, 70.0015°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02653.

Orleans anchors the elbow of a rugged peninsula where the land yields to the vast, surging expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 5.2 miles east-northeast of Brewster, MA (from Brewster, MA: bearing 67°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east of Cape Cod. Rock Harbor Creek carves a winding, tidal path through the salt marshes, directing the rhythmic pulse of the tides toward the open water. Inland, the quiet surface of Cedar Pond reflects the shifting sky, while the distant Camp Wellfleet Dunes rise like amber shadows against the horizon. The landscape is defined by the Cape Cod Ocean Sanctuary, a protected domain where the salt air preserves a fragile, elemental stillness. To the west, the low-lying basin of Sipson Meadow serves as a verdant contrast to the shifting sands and granite-strewn coast.

Orleans emerged from a maritime heritage defined by the sea’s bounty and the resilience of those who navigated its treacherous shoals. The local economy thrives upon a blend of seasonal commerce and a deep-rooted tradition of fishing, which remains vital to the identity of the harbor. Small businesses and galleries now flourish alongside the historic maritime trades, creating a landscape of industry that honors its past while adapting to modern currents. Residents often walk the Fort Hill Trail, tracing the paths once trod by early settlers who looked toward the horizon for their livelihood. This economic character persists through the quiet, diligent labor of those who maintain the docks and the seasonal flow of visitors drawn to the water.

Orleans possesses a cultural spirit shaped by the literate, disciplined influence of generations who found profound meaning in the coastal silence. The town serves as a guardian of regional history, marked by landmarks that tell the story of a people forged by wind and salt. Notable individuals like the writer Joseph C. Lincoln captured the distinct vernacular and temperament of the region in his widely read novels, solidifying the area's place in the American literary canon. Every summer, local events and community gatherings bring a familiar warmth to the harbor, where the evening light turns the water to liquid silver. Near the quiet shores of Hopkins Island, the pace of life remains deliberate, reflecting a community that values the enduring strength of its traditions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cape Cod Rail Trail (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 228° SW
French Cable Station Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 090° E
The Catch (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 114° SE
Cape Cod Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.8 mi, 086° E
Battle of Orleans Massachusetts 1814 (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 337° NW
Coast Guard Motor Life Boat CG36500 (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 338° N
Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500 (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 338° N
Namskaket Marsh Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 268° W
Jeremiah's Gutter (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 054° NE
Cape Cod Bay Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.5 mi, 299° NW
Nickerson State Park (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 233° SW
Cape Cod National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 2.7 mi, 041° NE · 69k acres
Skiff Hill (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 040° NE
Eastham 1869 Schoolhouse Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 022° N
Hawksnest State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 203° SW
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 169° S
Chatham Smallpox Cemetery (Historic Ruins) — 6.2 mi, 177° S
Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 176° S
Fish Pier Observation Deck (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 159° S
Monomy Theatre (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 165° S
Atwood House Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 167° S
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.8 mi, 168° S · 24k acres
The Nines (Gallery) — 9.1 mi, 204° SW
Monomoy Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 9.4 mi, 174° S · 3,382 acres
Samuel Smith Tavern Site (Historic Ruins) — 9.6 mi, 343° N
Harbor Stage Company (Theatre) — 9.9 mi, 351° N
Entertainment Cinemas (Cinema) — 10.1 mi, 229° SW

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