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South Yarmouth Massachusetts Map

Explore South Yarmouth, 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 South Yarmouth, Massachusetts

How to Use This South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.667083
Longitude	-70.200793
Population	11,703
Density	649.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02664
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Barnstable
School District	Dennis-Yarmouth School District

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About South Yarmouth, Massachusetts

South Yarmouth is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 11,703. The population density is 649.6 people per km². South Yarmouth is located at 41.6671°N, 70.2008°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02664.

South Yarmouth anchors itself along the banks of the Bass River, where the slow movement of brackish water defines the local horizon. It lies 3.5 miles southeast of Yarmouth, MA (from Yarmouth, MA: bearing 140°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east-southeast of Barnstable. Kelleys Pond provides a quiet, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting maritime light of the afternoon. To the east, the Atlantic Ocean exerts a constant, salt-heavy influence on the air, keeping the atmosphere cool even in the height of summer. Beyond the immediate landscape, the Monomoy Island Dunes rise in the distance, casting long, irregular shadows as the sun begins its descent. Lieutenant Pafford Park offers a modest green reprieve, grounding the neighborhood in a space where the earth feels firm and reclaimed from the tides.

Maritime traditions shaped the early development of South Yarmouth, transforming a colonial settlement into a hub for trade and seafaring industry. The local economy transitioned from these nautical roots toward a seasonal service model that supports thousands of visitors each year. Small businesses and family-owned storefronts now define the commerce of the region, maintaining a steady pace that ignores the frantic speed of larger urban centers. While the maritime trade has largely faded into memory, the infrastructure of docks and wharves remains as a quiet reminder of the labor that built this place. The proximity to the Atlantic Ocean continues to dictate the rhythm of work, with the harvest of the sea remaining a vital component of the local identity.

Cultural life in South Yarmouth balances a quiet, reserved Yankee sensibility with a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the coast. Residents often gather near the Bass River to watch the tide turn, a communal habit that underscores the importance of the water in daily life. Visitors seeking a longer journey often head toward the Cape Cod Rail Trail, which provides a corridor for exploration across the broader peninsula. While Stage Island remains a remote point of interest offshore, the true character of the place is found in the everyday interactions of those who call the region home. Notable figures such as the author Mary Higgins Clark have found inspiration in the quietude of this coastline, drawing upon the specific atmosphere of the region to inform their work. Life here remains defined by the seasonal shift, a cycle that invites reflection and a slow, deliberate engagement with the landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Grassi Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 281° W
Wings Grove Beach & Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 058° NE
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 035° NE
Carroll A. DeSilver (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 195° S
Station Avenue Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 010° N
Auclair / Kelley Property (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 057° NE
Plashes Pond (State Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 295° NW
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.3 mi, 158° S
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.3 mi, 026° NE
Cape Cod Coliseum (Stadium) — 1.7 mi, 017° N
Camp Greenough (Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 311° NW
Water District Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.9 mi, 045° NE
Entertainment Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 056° NE
Hyannis Ponds Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 294° NW
The Great Green Whale (Public Artwork) — 4.0 mi, 250° W
Cape Cod Bay Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 4.4 mi, 315° NW
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 246° SW
American Legion Post 206 (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 246° SW
Josiah Dennis Manse Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 001° N
SunSational (Arts Centre) — 5.3 mi, 271° W
Sunset Point (Viewpoint) — 5.4 mi, 352° N
The Nines (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 089° E
Centerville Historical Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 260° W
Cape Cod Airfield Biplane Rides (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 277° W
Chatham Smallpox Cemetery (Historic Ruins) — 10.8 mi, 078° E
Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours (Attraction) — 10.9 mi, 082° E
Marstons Mills Herring Run (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 264° W
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 077° E
Atwood House Museum (Museum) — 12.2 mi, 088° E
Monomy Theatre (Theatre) — 12.2 mi, 084° E

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