Dedham Massachusetts Map

About Dedham, Massachusetts

Dedham is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 25,400. The population density is 1350.0 people per km². Dedham is located at 42.2418°N, 71.1662°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2026.

Dedham rests in a gentle hollow, where the land rolls with a soft, verdant grace, a landscape shaped by the slow work of water and ice. It lies 2.3 miles west-south-west of Hyde Park, MA (from Hyde Park, MA: bearing 246°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-west of Greater Boston. The Charles River, a silken ribbon, winds its way through this terrain, its banks a deep green tapestry of mature trees, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the passing clouds. In the late afternoon, the light here takes on a particular honeyed quality, slanting through the leaves and casting long, dancing shadows that soften the edges of the historic buildings. The air, often carrying the faint scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, feels clean and cool, a balm after the sun’s more insistent warmth. This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a living presence, woven into the very grain of Dedham. Founded in the early days of colonial settlement, it was a vital hub, its early economy fueled by the water power of the Charles, which turned the millstones and powered the nascent industries. The legacy of that industrious past can still be seen in the sturdy brick structures and the enduring character of its residents, who carry a quiet pride in their heritage. Dedham has long been a center of learning and civic life, its prominent institutions shaping generations, and the town retains a distinct, almost palpable sense of established order and thoughtful deliberation, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation amidst the enduring beauty of its surroundings.

About This Dedham Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dedham, 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 Dedham and Norfolk County.

Detailed location data for Dedham includes the ZIP code (02026), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Norfolk County (Dedham), and school district assignment (Dedham 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 Dedham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.