White Island Shores Massachusetts Map
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Interactive Map of White Island Shores, Massachusetts
| City | White Island Shores |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.800104 |
| Longitude | -70.634755 |
| Population | 2,180 |
| Density | 726.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 02538 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Plymouth |
| School District | Wareham School District |
About White Island Shores, Massachusetts
White Island Shores is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,180. The population density is 726.9 people per km². White Island Shores is located at 41.8001°N, 70.6348°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02538.White Island Shores emerges as a quiet expanse of kettle ponds and sandy soil, defined by the persistent, cold-blooded flow of the Red Brook as it carves a path toward the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 4.5 miles north-northwest of Bourne, MA (from Bourne, MA: bearing 336°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east-northeast of Wareham. White Island Pond serves as the liquid center of this landscape, its surface often mirroring the pale, unblinking sky of a Massachusetts autumn. Beyond the immediate water, the terrain shifts into dense, scrubby woodland that bridges the gap toward the wider expanse of Myles Standish State Forest. The air here holds a distinct, briny sharpness, a reminder that the great salt tides are only two miles removed from the quiet stillness of the inland thickets.
Economic life in White Island Shores has long been shaped by the thin, acidic soil and the proximity of seasonal water, favoring a history of small-scale agriculture and the careful management of local resources. Protection of the land remains a vital concern, evidenced by the preservation efforts within the Red Brook Wildlife Management Area, where the pulse of the environment is monitored with quiet diligence. Residents observe a rhythm governed by the changing light upon the water and the seasonal migration of life through the nearby corridors of green. Life here unfolds with a deliberate, unassuming patience, far removed from the clamor of larger hubs, as the horizon remains clear of any distant summit save for the faint, hazy suggestion of Ridge Hill.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Red Brook Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 147° SE
- Agawam River Pine Barrens Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 287° W
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 218° SW
- Maple Springs Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 267° W
- Camp Squanto (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 349° N
- Town of Plymouth (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.4 mi, 146° SE
- Myles Standish State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 281° W
- Wareham Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.1 mi, 186° S
- Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 3.7 mi, 173° S
- Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 155° SE
- Civilian Conservation Corps Amphitheater (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 313° NW
- 3 Mile Lookout (Viewpoint) — 4.1 mi, 155° SE
- Herring Run (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 118° SE
- Butterflies of Cape Cod (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 114° SE
- Merchant Marine Memorial (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 172° S
- Maritime Park (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 172° S
- Cape Cod Bay Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 5.0 mi, 073° E
- Kendrick House Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 240° SW
- Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.7 mi, 355° N · 412 acres
- Scusset Beach State Reservation (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 105° E
- Sagamore Hill Trail (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 106° E
- Edaville (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 295° NW
- The Green Briar Nature Center (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 114° SE
- Kusmin Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.7 mi, 353° N
- The Plimoth Grist Mill (Museum) — 10.7 mi, 352° N
- Jabez Howland House (Museum) — 10.7 mi, 352° N
- Jenney Museum (Museum) — 10.7 mi, 352° N
- 1749 Spooner House Museum (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 352° N
- Lowell Holly Reservation (Nature Reserve) — 12.7 mi, 139° SE
- Mashpee Regal 6 (Cinema) — 14.7 mi, 150° SE
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About This White Island Shores Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of White Island Shores, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 41.800104, -70.634755. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for White Island Shores includes the ZIP code (02538), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Plymouth County (Plymouth), and school district assignment (Wareham School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
