Massachusetts, USA. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image of the USA, showing the state of Massachusetts with the surrounding states shaded out. The USA consists of 50 states. 48 are situated in southern North America, with the other two being Alaska and Hawaii. Massachusetts is in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Image compiled from data acquired by the LANDSAT 5 and 7 satellites, in 2000. Images highlighting all other regions of this country are available. For further information please contact SPL.