Woods Hole Massachusetts Map

About Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Woods Hole is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a small community with a population of 988. The population density is 180.6 people per km². Woods Hole is located at 41.5265°N, 70.6731°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2543.

Woods Hole breathes the brine of the Atlantic, a peninsula where the land surrenders to the ceaseless conversation of sea and sky. It lies 3.5 miles west-south-west of Falmouth, MA (from Falmouth, MA: bearing 240°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north of Dukes. The air here, perpetually tinged with salt and the faint, sweet decay of seaweed, carries the cries of gulls and the distant thrum of boat engines. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and weather, give way to a coastline fractured into coves and inlets, each curve a study in shadow and light. The ocean's breath is palpable, a cool exhalation that washes over the weathered clapboard houses and the stoic, salt-bleached pilings that guard the harbor’s edge. Even the sunlight seems to possess a unique quality, a diffused, pearlescent glow that softens the sharp angles of the day and lends a dreamlike aura to the winding, narrow lanes. The history of Woods Hole is inextricably linked to the sea, a maritime inheritance that pulses through its veins. For generations, it has been a hub for seafaring endeavors, from fishing fleets that once plied these waters to the scientific expeditions that now chart the ocean’s mysteries. The presence of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, a world-renowned center for marine research, imbues the very atmosphere with a sense of intellectual curiosity and a deep respect for the natural world. The local economy, while still touched by the fishing traditions, now leans heavily on this scientific prowess and the steady stream of visitors drawn by the allure of its coastal charm and the gateway it provides to the islands beyond. The ferries, chugging in and out of the harbor, are the lifeblood of this connection, carrying stories and sustenance between the mainland and its island neighbors, a constant, rhythmic reminder of Woods Hole's enduring maritime identity.

About This Woods Hole Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woods Hole, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.526498, -70.673086. 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 Woods Hole and Barnstable County.

Detailed location data for Woods Hole includes the ZIP code (02543), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Barnstable County (Barnstable), and school district assignment (Falmouth 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 Woods Hole is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.