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Cohasset Massachusetts Map

Explore Cohasset, Massachusetts, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Cohasset, Massachusetts

How to Use This Cohasset, Massachusetts Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cohasset, Massachusetts. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Massachusetts or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Cohasset.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Cohasset
State	Massachusetts (MA)
County	Norfolk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.241768
Longitude	-70.803654
Population	8,500
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02025
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Dedham

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About Cohasset, Massachusetts

Cohasset is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,500. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Cohasset is located at 42.2418°N, 70.8037°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02025.

Cohasset reveals its character through the steady, rhythmic pulse of the Atlantic Ocean that defines its jagged, salt-sprayed edge. It lies 4.4 miles east of Hingham, MA (from Hingham, MA: bearing 90°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-northeast of Weymouth. The James Brook winds its way toward the sea, carving a quiet path through the landscape where the air often holds the sharp, clean scent of brine. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the landscape opens into the low-lying expanse of The Flats, a basin that captures the shifting light of long afternoons. One might catch sight of the distant Tumbledown Hill on the horizon, a subtle reminder of the broader terrain that anchors the region. A short walk from the water leads to Treat Pond, where the surface remains still enough to mirror the turning leaves of autumn.

Maritime heritage remains the bedrock of Cohasset, as the harbor has long served as a sanctuary for those who earn their living from the tides. Historically, the local economy transitioned from agrarian roots and fishing fleets to a refined residential character that honors its seafaring origins. Artisans and merchants have historically gravitated toward the center, where the exchange of goods and ideas has sustained the local spirit for generations. While the modern industry is less tethered to the sea, the legacy of the boatbuilders and sailors persists in the careful maintenance of the docks and piers. The industrious nature of the residents is reflected in the sturdy, weathered architecture that withstands the seasonal gales.

Cultural life in Cohasset centers upon the Town Common, a gathering space that serves as the quiet anchor for community reflection and public celebration. Notable individuals, such as the storied composer Amy Beach, have found inspiration in the local atmosphere, leaving a mark on the artistic legacy of the region. The town calendar is punctuated by seasonal traditions that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of continuity that feels rare in a hurried world. Landmarks like the historic meeting houses stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time, their spires reaching toward the gray sky. Visitors often remark on the distinct, measured pace of daily existence here, where the focus remains on the preservation of a singular, coastal way of life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

South Shore Art Center (Arts Centre) — 0.1 mi, 185° S
Cohasset Historical Society Building (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 135° SE
Skating Pond (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 156° SE
Little League Field (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 292° W
Cohasset Middle And High Schools Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.6 mi, 203° SW
Deer Hill School Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.6 mi, 236° SW
Bassing Beach Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 100° E
Bassings Beach/Briggs Harbor (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 099° E
Whitney and Thayer Woods (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 236° SW
Brass Kettle Brook (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.2 mi, 208° SW
Water District Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.3 mi, 224° SW
Wompatuck State Park (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 217° SW
James E. Dolan (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 151° SE
The Makery Sewing Studio (Arts Centre) — 1.8 mi, 149° SE
Gannett's Corner (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 151° SE
Conservation Area (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.9 mi, 141° SE
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 273° W
Paragon Park Museum and Museum Shop (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 306° NW
Father Connolly (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 301° NW
Rock Outcrop Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 292° W
Scituate Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 138° SE
Mill Wharf Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.2 mi, 128° SE
Patriot Cinemas (Cinema) — 6.1 mi, 277° W
Herring Run (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 253° W
House Rock (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 255° W
Fort Andrews (Historic Castle / Fort) — 7.6 mi, 302° NW
Fort Warren (Historic Castle / Fort) — 8.4 mi, 311° NW
United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 270° W
Second Church of Christ Ruins 1722 (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 238° SW
Weymouth Great Pond Ice Industry Waterfall Dam Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 9.7 mi, 239° SW

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