Westport Massachusetts Map

About Westport, Massachusetts

Westport is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 15,500. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Westport is located at 41.6755°N, 71.1088°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2790.

Westport unfolds across a landscape shaped by salt and soil, where the Atlantic’s breath mingles with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 3.0 miles south-east of Fall River, MA (from Fall River, MA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-east of Bristol. Its terrain rolls gently, a mosaic of sprawling farms, dense woodlands, and the meandering waterways that eventually spill into the ocean. Here, the light at the end of a summer day often lingers, painting the sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges that reflect in the still waters of the estuaries. The air, especially near the coast, carries a persistent tang of brine, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity, and the quietude of the rural roads is punctuated only by the distant cry of gulls or the hum of a tractor. This corner of Bristol County, Westport, carries a history etched into its very foundations, a legacy of seafaring and agriculture that continues to define its character. Early settlers carved out a life from this coastal plain, their endeavors shaping the very fields that still yield crops today. The local economy, once heavily reliant on fishing and whaling, now finds its rhythm in the fertile land, producing abundant vegetables and dairy, alongside a thriving aquaculture industry that harvests the bounty of its sheltered coves. Westport’s distinctive charm lies in its enduring connection to the natural world; its numerous beaches, from the broad expanse of Horseneck to the more secluded stretches, draw visitors and residents alike, while the salt marshes, alive with a symphony of bird calls, stand as protected sanctuaries. The pace of life here feels tethered to the seasons, a deliberate unhurriedness that allows for the appreciation of both the cultivated fields and the wilder, untamed edges of the coast.

About This Westport Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Westport, 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 Westport and Bristol County.

Detailed location data for Westport includes the ZIP code (02790), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Bristol County (Taunton), and school district assignment. 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 Westport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.