South Dennis Massachusetts Map
South Dennis, Massachusetts — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Dennis, Barnstable County.
Interactive Map of South Dennis, Massachusetts
| City | South Dennis |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.689555 |
| Longitude | -70.156408 |
| Population | 3,135 |
| Density | 270.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About South Dennis, Massachusetts
South Dennis is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,135. The population density is 270.7 people per km². South Dennis is located at 41.6896°N, 70.1564°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
South Dennis rests on the eastern shoulder of Cape Cod, a place where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering waters of the Bass River and the expansive tidal flats of Nantucket Sound. It lies 7.4 miles east of Barnstable, MA (from Barnstable, MA: bearing 96°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south of Cape Cod. Here, the air carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant companion to the rustle of salt-tolerant grasses and the distant cries of gulls. Oak and pine trees, their branches often sculpted by the persistent coastal winds, cast dappled shade over winding lanes lined with weathered clapboard homes. The terrain is a subtle mosaic of sandy loam and marshy hollows, a landscape shaped by the ebb and flow of tides and the slow, deliberate work of glaciers long past. In the late afternoon, the light here can take on a peculiar softness, a mellow gold that washes over the weathered shingles and highlights the quiet stillness that settles over South Dennis as the day begins to wane. This part of Barnstable County, once a vital artery for maritime trade and whaling, now finds its economic pulse beating with the rhythm of tourism and local craftsmanship. The historic charm of South Dennis is evident in its well-preserved architecture, remnants of a bygone era when shipbuilding and fishing were the lifeblood of the community. The Bass River, a significant waterway, continues to draw pleasure craft and serves as a quiet reminder of its former commercial importance. Local businesses, from artisanal bakeries to independent boutiques, contribute to the distinctive character of South Dennis, offering a more intimate counterpoint to the larger resort towns. The legacy of its seafaring ancestors is subtly present, a quiet undercurrent in the way the community embraces the seasons and the enduring connection to the water that defines this stretch of the Cape.
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About This South Dennis Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of South Dennis, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 South Dennis and Barnstable County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for South Dennis is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct South Dennis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
