A cable ferry crosses the fjord from Masfjordnes to Duesund in the western part of the municipality.

The Matre Hydroelectric Power Station is located in the eastern part of the municipality.

On 1 January 1964, the Einestrand, Eikebotn, and Kikallen area along the Austfjorden (population: 25) was transferred from Lindås to Masfjorden.

This means the arms have a red field (background) and the charge is three heldrer, traditional tools made of wood for fastening a rope around a load.

The charge has a tincture of Or which means it is commonly colored yellow, but if it is made out of metal, then gold is used.

The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party.

The eastern part has mountains and as one heads westward, the land levels out before reaching the fjord in the east.

The European route E39 highway runs through eastern Masfjorden heading north and south.