Charlestown Massachusetts Map

About Charlestown, Massachusetts

Charlestown is a locality in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 5500.0 people per km². Charlestown is located at 42.3779°N, 71.0620°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2129.

Charlestown rises from the confluence of two great rivers, its brick facades catching the sharp, often cool light that reflects off the water. It lies 1.2 miles north of Greater Boston, MA (from Greater Boston, MA: bearing 353°T), and is situated 1.3 miles north of Boston. The air here carries a salty tang, a perpetual whisper of the Atlantic that hums through the narrow streets, punctuated by the distant clang of shipyard bells and the cry of gulls. Cobblestone paths, worn smooth by centuries of footsteps, wind between buildings that seem to lean in, sharing secrets of seasons past. The terrain is a curious mix of the flat, reclaimed land near the water and the gentle, almost imperceptible slopes that lead inland, offering glimpses of a more verdant, albeit still urban, landscape. Even in the heart of Charlestown, the presence of water is a constant, a shimmering promise at the end of every street, a defining element of its very character. This is a place where history is not merely remembered, but palpably present, a dense layer beneath the everyday bustle. Charlestown's story is deeply intertwined with the very foundations of the nation, a cradle of revolution and innovation. The economic pulse of Charlestown has long been tied to the sea and its bounty, from its early days as a vital port to its more recent incarnations as a hub for shipbuilding and, later, a center for burgeoning industries. The distinctive red brick, a signature of its architecture, speaks of a time when industry and artistry walked hand in hand, leaving a legacy of robust, enduring structures. Along the waterfront, the ghosts of tall ships and bustling markets still seem to linger, a testament to the enduring spirit of Charlestown, a place that has consistently reinvented itself while holding fast to its storied past.

About This Charlestown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Charlestown, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.377875, -71.061996. 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 Charlestown and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Charlestown includes the ZIP code (02129), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Suffolk County (Boston), 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 Charlestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.