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Whitman Massachusetts Map

Explore Whitman, 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 Whitman, Massachusetts

How to Use This Whitman, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.080656
Longitude	-70.935599
Population	15,100
Density	1350.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02382
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Plymouth

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About Whitman, Massachusetts

Whitman is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 15,100. The population density is 1350.0 people per km². Whitman is located at 42.0807°N, 70.9356°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02382.

Whitman occupies a quiet expanse of the Massachusetts landscape where the Shumatuscacant River traces a deliberate path through the terrain. It lies 1.7 miles south-southeast of Abington, MA (from Abington, MA: bearing 163°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east of Brockton. The water flows past the verdant borders of Whitman Town Park, providing a steady, rhythmic presence that defines the local topography. Beyond these banks, the ground rises gently toward the distant silhouette of Tumbledown Hill, which guards the horizon under a pale, expansive sky. Hobart Pond remains a central feature of the landscape, its surface often catching the amber quality of the late afternoon light as it settles over the woods. Whitman Town Forest offers a dense collection of trees that filter the air and provide a sense of seclusion from the surrounding region. Not far away, the open expanse of Hobart Meadow creates a soft, golden contrast to the darker, wooded areas that define the edges of the horizon.

History in Whitman is anchored by a legacy of industrious transformation, moving from early agricultural roots into a period defined by significant manufacturing growth. The local economy once thrived on the production of footwear, a trade that established a distinct working identity and left behind sturdy brick structures still visible today. These industrial remnants speak to the persistence of the people who shaped the local landscape through manual labor and economic expansion. Modern commerce has since evolved, shifting toward a diverse array of professional services and small-scale enterprises that maintain the steady, internal momentum of the local economy. The legacy of these past industries continues to influence the layout of the streets, where the architecture reflects a utilitarian purpose that has been repurposed for contemporary use.

Cultural life in Whitman is marked by a quiet, communal resilience that manifests in the gatherings held at Whitman Town Park throughout the changing seasons. The local character is defined by a grounded pragmatism, often observed in the way residents interact with the shared spaces that serve as the focal point for public life. Notable figures such as the author Francis Cardinal Spellman have links to the region, adding a layer of historical significance to the local narrative. Events often center around the seasonal rhythms of the land, bringing a measured energy to the streets that feels both deliberate and sincere. The architecture, including the preservation of historic civic buildings, offers a visual record of the generations who have walked these paths before. Life here moves with a steady, unpretentious pace, favoring the long-standing traditions that bind the inhabitants to their physical surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Whitman Town Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 350° N
Ted Drysdale Memorial Bench (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 006° N
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 015° N
The Bell (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 357° N
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 001° N
Town Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 024° NE
Regal Park School (Recreation Easement) — 0.9 mi, 066° NE
West Middle School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 1.0 mi, 268° W
Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 029° NE
High Street Conservation Area (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 309° NW
Brian Gaffey Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 106° E
Ames Nowell State Park (State Park) — 3.1 mi, 317° NW
Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 140° SE
Plymouth County Hospital (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 mi, 127° SE
East Bridgewater Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.9 mi, 199° S
Indian Grinding Stone (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 149° SE
Weymouth Great Pond Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 4.4 mi, 334° NW
Lt Elmer Hollis Memorial (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 342° N
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 4.9 mi, 111° E
Cameo (Cinema) — 6.6 mi, 353° N
Pembroke Herring Run (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 093° E
C.W.Welch Fish & Game Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.4 mi, 280° W
Children's Museum Easton (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 264° W
Armstrong Dam Removal Site (Viewpoint) — 8.8 mi, 337° NW
Herring Run (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 003° N
House Rock (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 357° N
Deborah Sampson House Museum (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 146° SE
South Shore Conservatory (Arts Centre) — 10.7 mi, 006° N
United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 351° N
Canton Community Theater: South Plaza (Theatre) — 11.5 mi, 290° W

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