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Sandwich Massachusetts Map

Explore Sandwich, 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 Sandwich, Massachusetts

How to Use This Sandwich, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.758995
Longitude	-70.493916
Population	2,998
Density	318.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02563
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Barnstable
School District	Sandwich School District

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About Sandwich, Massachusetts

Sandwich is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,998. The population density is 318.8 people per km². Sandwich is located at 41.7590°N, 70.4939°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02563.

Sandwich reveals its character through the quiet, rhythmic movement of Mill Creek as it winds toward the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 5.6 miles east-northeast of Bourne, MA (from Bourne, MA: bearing 77°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north of Mashpee. The landscape around Sandwich is defined by the gentle presence of Shawme Lake, which sits at the center of the village and reflects the changing light of the seasons. Beyond the immediate village, the dense greenery of Shawme-Crowell State Forest offers a tranquil escape just a short distance away. Those seeking to explore the natural surroundings often venture toward the Ohman Preserve, where the earth holds a quiet, undisturbed stillness. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of Ridge Hill provides a subtle boundary to the otherwise low-lying, coastal terrain.

Sandwich traces its origins to early colonial settlement, where the cultivation of the land and the mastery of the sea shaped its initial growth. Over the centuries, the local economy transitioned from agrarian roots and maritime trade to a modern focus on tourism and the preservation of its heritage. The town maintains a careful balance, honoring the industries of the past while supporting the small businesses that define its current economic life. Visitors often note the absence of heavy industrial sprawl, favoring instead a quiet, deliberate pace that respects the historical integrity of the architecture. The nearby Scorton Ledge serves as a reminder of the coastal geography that has long dictated the flow of commerce and daily life. Even as the modern world shifts, the people of Sandwich maintain an economy that is deeply connected to the stewardship of their environment.

Sandwich fosters a cultural identity that prizes a thoughtful, literate engagement with its surroundings, often expressed through the careful maintenance of its landmarks. The Old Briar Patch Trails invite residents and visitors alike to walk paths that echo with the quiet, reflective spirit of New England life. Throughout the year, community events bring the focus back to the village green, where the shared history of the locale is celebrated with a sense of understated pride. Notable figures such as the author Thornton Burgess once found inspiration in these landscapes, capturing the essence of the natural world for generations of readers. The atmosphere remains one of intellectual curiosity, where the changing tides of the Atlantic Ocean provide a constant backdrop for daily contemplation. This enduring cultural spirit ensures that Sandwich remains a place where the connection between the land and its people is felt in every season.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Samuel M. Beale, Jr, M.D. (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 164° S
Ohman Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 314° NW
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 264° W
Water District Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.7 mi, 310° NW
Cape Cod Bay Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.9 mi, 033° NE
Shawme-Crowell State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 188° S
Shawme Pond Overlook (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 214° SW
Luce Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 094° E
Camp Edwards Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 183° S
The Green Briar Nature Center (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 125° SE
Green Briar Jam Kitchen (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 126° SE
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.7 mi, 305° NW
Sagamore Hill Trail (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 313° NW
Scusset Beach State Reservation (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 317° NW
Sandwich Water District (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.9 mi, 133° SE
Sandwich High School Recreational Fields (Recreation Easement) — 2.3 mi, 138° SE
Wasque RT Purchase (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 298° NW
Butterflies of Cape Cod (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 288° W
Herring Run (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 284° W
Benjamin Nye Homestead and Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 123° SE
Merchant Marine Memorial (Public Artwork) — 6.8 mi, 258° W
Lowell Holly Reservation (Nature Reserve) — 6.8 mi, 172° S
Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.7 mi, 181° S · 623 acres
Mashpee Regal 6 (Cinema) — 9.9 mi, 179° S
Centerville Historical Museum (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 135° SE
Civilian Conservation Corps Amphitheater (Theatre) — 11.7 mi, 299° NW
SunSational (Arts Centre) — 11.7 mi, 123° SE
Kendrick House Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 271° W
Saconesset Homestead and Museum (Museum) — 12.7 mi, 214° SW
Josiah Dennis Manse Museum (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 095° E

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