Boxford Massachusetts Map

About Boxford, Massachusetts

Boxford is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Boxford is located at 42.6612°N, 70.9967°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1921.

Boxford unfolds as a landscape of rolling hills and expansive woodlands, where the air carries the clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 6.8 miles north-north-west of Danvers, MA (from Danvers, MA: bearing 330°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-west of North Shore. The terrain, shaped by glacial forces, features a mosaic of open fields, often punctuated by the weathered grey of old stone walls, hinting at generations of human endeavor. Scattered ponds and vernal pools shimmer like scattered sapphires under the vast New England sky, reflecting the changing moods of the weather and the seasons. The character of Boxford is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its presence felt in the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a hawk. This land, settled by English colonists in the late 17th century, retains echoes of its agricultural past, with remnants of apple orchards and pastures still visible, though today the economy leans more towards suburban living and small businesses. The Ipswich River, a vital artery for the early settlers and a source of water power, continues to wind its way through the region, its banks a haven for wildlife. Boxford's history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring character of its landscape and the quiet continuity of its way of life, a place where the rhythm of the days is still set, in part, by the turning of the sun and the slow passage of the clouds.

About This Boxford Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Boxford, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Boxford and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Boxford includes the ZIP code (01921), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment (Boxford 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 Boxford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.