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Wenham Massachusetts Map

Explore Wenham, 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 Wenham, Massachusetts

How to Use This Wenham, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.912603
Longitude	-70.766149
Population	5,000
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	02330, 01984
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem

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About Wenham, Massachusetts

Wenham is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Wenham is located at 41.9126°N, 70.7661°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 02330, 01984.

Wenham occupies a quiet corner of the North Shore where the landscape retains a dignified, glacial stillness. It lies 2.8 miles northeast of Danvers, MA (from Danvers, MA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south of North Shore. The horizon remains largely defined by the presence of Wenham Lake, which mirrors the shifting gray clouds and provides a serene focal point for the surrounding terrain. To the west, the distant outline of Bow Ridge marks the edge of the visual field, while the nearby Miles River meanders through low-lying meadows. Residents often catch the faint, briny scent of the Atlantic Ocean when the wind shifts, a reminder that the open water is but three miles away. The Salem-Beverly Water Supply Land serves as a protected sanctuary, ensuring that the natural character of the environment remains undisturbed by the encroaching pace of modern life.

Wenham traces its roots to the early colonial era, evolving from a modest agrarian settlement into a place of enduring residential character. The local economy has shifted over the centuries from the labor of field and mill to a professional, academic focus that values the preservation of its quiet, wooded outskirts. While Willowdale State Forest sits a few miles away, the immediate land continues to reflect a history of careful stewardship and land management. The presence of Fowlers Island nearby underscores the intricate, water-laced nature of the region, where the intersection of earth and tide has long dictated the rhythm of settlement. Today, the economy thrives on the quiet strength of its institutions, supporting a lifestyle that remains largely detached from the frantic industrial centers of the coast.

Cultural life in Wenham is defined by a literate, unassuming grace that favors the preservation of historic architecture and the quiet pursuit of intellectual interests. The town maintains a distinct identity, bolstered by the presence of Gordon College, which brings a scholarly energy to the local streets. Notable figures such as the poet Robert Frost once walked these roads, finding inspiration in the stark beauty of the winter woods and the pale light filtering through the trees. Community gatherings often center around the village green, where the architecture of the steeple and brickwork speaks to a tradition of craftsmanship and stability. Residents appreciate the subtle passage of the seasons, from the bright, crisp clarity of autumn to the hushed, snow-covered silence that settles over the land during the darker months.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Carver High School (Recreation Easement) — 1.0 mi, 168° S
Muddy Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 269° W
John Carver Elementary School (Recreation Easement) — 1.5 mi, 199° S
Purchase Street Recreation Site (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 246° SW
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 078° E
Plymouth Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.4 mi, 058° NE
Myles Standish State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.6 mi, 087° E
Kingston Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.9 mi, 013° N
Rocky Gutter Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 223° SW
Deborah Sampson House Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 315° NW
Edaville (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 184° S
National Monument to the Forefathers (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 055° NE
Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.8 mi, 100° E · 412 acres
The Plimoth Grist Mill (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 061° NE
Jenney Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 061° NE
Pilgrim Hall Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 058° NE
Hedge House Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 057° NE
The Pilgrim Maiden (Public Artwork) — 6.1 mi, 061° NE
Kusmin Art Gallery (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 062° NE
Plymouth Rock (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 060° NE
Cape Cod Bay Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 6.2 mi, 034° NE
Civilian Conservation Corps Amphitheater (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 143° SE
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 10.4 mi, 167° S
South Shore Conservatory (Arts Centre) — 10.5 mi, 026° NE
Indian Grinding Stone (Historic Ruins) — 10.5 mi, 321° NW
Plymouth County Hospital (Historic Ruins) — 10.8 mi, 329° NW
Pembroke Herring Run (Attraction) — 11.4 mi, 351° N
Delano Memorial (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 190° S
East Bridgewater Cinemas (Cinema) — 12.7 mi, 308° NW
Fox Hill (Viewpoint) — 13.1 mi, 022° N

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