Freetown Massachusetts Map

About Freetown, Massachusetts

Freetown is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Freetown is located at 41.7620°N, 71.0141°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2702.

Freetown unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and dense woodlands, where the air, especially after a summer rain, carries the sharp scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 7.1 miles east-south-east of Bristol, MA (from Bristol, MA: bearing 108°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-west of New Bedford. The terrain here is a tapestry of granite outcrops and shallow, meandering streams that feed into larger waterways, their surfaces often mirroring the sky in shifting patterns of grey and blue. This is a place where the natural world still holds sway, where the rustle of leaves can be the loudest sound on a quiet afternoon, and the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy paints ephemeral designs on the forest floor. The character of Freetown is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born from generations of living in harmony with the seasons and the land. The echoes of Freetown's past are palpable in its quiet corners, a history that speaks of early settlers seeking both refuge and opportunity. For centuries, the land supported a modest agricultural economy, with small farms dotting the hillsides, and the waterways themselves once hummed with the industry of mills. Today, while agriculture remains a gentle presence, Freetown’s economic pulse beats more subtly, a blend of local businesses and residents who commute to surrounding areas, their lives intertwined with the enduring spirit of this Bristol County locale. The town's distinctive charm lies not in grand monuments but in the subtle grace of its natural beauty and the enduring strength of its community, a place where history is not just remembered, but felt in the very texture of the land.

About This Freetown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Freetown, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.761971, -71.014118. 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 Freetown and Bristol County.

Detailed location data for Freetown includes the ZIP code (02717), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Bristol County (Taunton), 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 Freetown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.