West Yarmouth Massachusetts Map

About West Yarmouth, Massachusetts

West Yarmouth is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,194. The population density is 365.0 people per km². West Yarmouth is located at 41.6501°N, 70.2411°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

West Yarmouth unfolds along the southern edge of Cape Cod, a landscape shaped by the ebb and flow of tides and the slow sculpting of glacial ice. It lies 4.6 miles south-east of Barnstable, MA (from Barnstable, MA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 3.9 miles south of Yarmouth. Here, the terrain is a gentle tapestry of sandy loam, dotted with scrub oak and fragrant bayberry, where the air carries the salty tang of the nearby ocean and the sweet perfume of pine needles baked by the sun. Marsh grasses, a vibrant emerald in the summer months, sway like silken banners along the edges of shallow creeks and tidal flats, their rustling a constant, quiet murmur against the wider hush of the coastal air. The light here, especially as it softens toward evening, washes over the weathered clapboard houses and manicured lawns with a warm, honeyed glow, lending a timeless quality to the everyday scenes. The history of West Yarmouth is deeply entwined with the sea and the fertile, if sandy, soil. Once a vital hub for shipbuilding and fishing, its economy has since pivoted, embracing tourism and a quiet residential charm while retaining echoes of its maritime past in the names of its streets and the architecture of its older homes. The Bass River, a significant waterway that carves its way through the area, still serves as a focal point, its waters reflecting the changing skies and offering a haven for pleasure boats and kayakers, a living testament to the enduring relationship between West Yarmouth and its waterways. This place, with its winding lanes and proximity to some of the Cape’s most cherished beaches, offers a distinct rhythm of life, a blend of seasonal bustle and a tranquil, year-round character that draws deeply from its natural beauty and historical roots.

About This West Yarmouth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Yarmouth, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.650111, -70.241131. 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 West Yarmouth and Barnstable County.

Detailed location data for West Yarmouth includes the ZIP code (02673), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Barnstable County (Barnstable), and school district assignment (Dennis-Yarmouth 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 West Yarmouth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.