Braintree Massachusetts Map

About Braintree, Massachusetts

Braintree is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 37,200. The population density is 1050.0 people per km². Braintree is located at 42.2223°N, 70.9995°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2184.

Braintree lies in the gentle, rolling terrain of Norfolk County, a place where the land rises and falls with a quiet persistence, hinting at the glacial forces that shaped it long ago. It lies 2.1 miles south of Quincy, MA (from Quincy, MA: bearing 176°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-south-east of Greater Boston. The air here, especially in the waning light of autumn, carries a crispness that speaks of proximity to the ocean, a salty tang mingling with the earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sky, cast long, stretching shadows across well-tended lawns and the occasional winding lane, lending a sense of enduring presence to the landscape. The houses, a mix of sturdy colonial designs and more modern interpretations, seem to settle comfortably into their surroundings, each with its own patch of green, a small kingdom of cultivated nature. This is a locality woven from threads of industry and innovation, a place where early American manufacturing dreams took root and flourished. The spirit of invention, once fueled by water power from the Neponset River, has long since adapted, though echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the town's enduring infrastructure and its pragmatic character. Braintree’s economy, while diversified, still carries a legacy of skilled craftsmanship, a quiet pride in building and making that underpins its present-day commerce. Its history is marked by figures who looked to the future, shaping not just the physical form of Braintree but also contributing to broader national dialogues, leaving a subtle imprint on the collective memory. The rhythm of life here is one of steady progress, a measured unfolding of days that respects both the demands of the present and the lessons of the past.

About This Braintree Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Braintree, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.222322, -70.999492. 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 Braintree and Norfolk County.

Detailed location data for Braintree includes the ZIP code (02184), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Norfolk County (Dedham), and school district assignment. 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 Braintree is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.