Seconsett Island Massachusetts Map

About Seconsett Island, Massachusetts

Seconsett Island is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a small community with a population of 168. The population density is 209.6 people per km². Seconsett Island is located at 41.5662°N, 70.5117°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Seconsett Island rises from the cool embrace of Cape Cod Bay, its landscape a gentle undulation of sandy soil and resilient coastal flora. It lies 5.4 miles east of Falmouth, MA (from Falmouth, MA: bearing 79°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-south-west of Mashpee. Salt-laced air, carrying the faint tang of marsh grass and distant brine, settles over the island, a constant companion to its low-lying dunes and the scattered clusters of sturdy, weathered homes. Here, the light often softens into a pearly luminescence, particularly in the late afternoon, when the sun, diffused by a persistent haze, casts long, attenuated shadows that stretch across the sparse, wind-scoured vegetation. The island feels like a breath held, a quiet exhale against the vast expanse of the ocean, its character defined by a palpable sense of enduring simplicity and a deep connection to the sea. The history of Seconsett Island is intricately bound to the rhythms of the sea and the ingenuity of its inhabitants. For generations, its economy has been shaped by the bounty of the waters, with fishing and shellfishing forming the bedrock of its livelihood, a tradition that continues to echo in the quiet mornings by the docks. Evidence of this maritime heritage can be seen in the robust, practical architecture of its older buildings, designed to withstand the coastal elements. While not a hub of industry in the conventional sense, Seconsett Island has cultivated a distinct cultural identity, one that values self-reliance and a communal spirit fostered by shared experiences of island life. This island, in its quiet way, has always been a place where the past informs the present, a living testament to the enduring power of human adaptation to a wild and beautiful environment.

About This Seconsett Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Seconsett Island, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.566221, -70.511695. 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 Seconsett Island and Barnstable County.

Detailed location data for Seconsett Island includes the ZIP code (02649), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Barnstable County (Barnstable), and school district assignment (Mashpee 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 Seconsett Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.