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Hingham Massachusetts Map

Explore Hingham, 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 Hingham, Massachusetts

How to Use This Hingham, Massachusetts Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hingham, 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 Hingham.

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	Hingham
State	Massachusetts (MA)
County	Plymouth County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.241767
Longitude	-70.889768
Population	5,979
Density	745.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	02043, 02044
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Plymouth
School District	Hingham School District

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About Hingham, Massachusetts

Hingham is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,979. The population density is 745.2 people per km². Hingham is located at 42.2418°N, 70.8898°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 02043, 02044.

Hingham presents an austere and elegant profile against the gray, shifting waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 2.9 miles east-northeast of Weymouth, MA (from Weymouth, MA: bearing 61°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-southeast of Suffolk. The landscape remains defined by its immediate proximity to the tides, where the salt air bleaches the wooden shingles of old houses and the light at dusk takes on a cool, metallic clarity. Inland, the terrain softens into the low-lying White Head Flats, a basin that offers a quiet contrast to the jagged, rocky shoreline. Beyond the immediate coast, the horizon is marked by the distant, hazy silhouette of The Broken Hills, providing a solid anchor to the west. Residents often walk the trails near the Governor Long Bird Sanctuary, where the stillness of the marshes feels like a long, held breath.

Settlers arrived in Hingham with a singular, industrious focus, carving a life from the dense woods and the demanding maritime environment. Early commerce leaned heavily on the harbor, where shipyards and trade once dictated the rhythm of daily labor, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship that still informs the local economy. Though the maritime industry has evolved into a quieter, service-oriented sector, the influence of those first generations remains evident in the careful preservation of the colonial village center. The nearby Fresh River once powered the mills that kept the early economy turning, its waters moving with a steady, unhurried persistence. Today, the local landscape is dotted with small businesses and professional offices, reflecting a shift toward a modern, stable existence that avoids the frantic pace of larger urban centers.

Hingham carries a refined, literate character, shaped by centuries of tradition and a quiet pride in its intellectual heritage. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the historic meeting houses and the steeples that punctuates the skyline, standing as silent witnesses to a long, continuous history. The cultural life here is marked by seasonal gatherings and community events that celebrate the natural cycles of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding woods. Notable figures, such as the statesman John Hancock, once walked these streets, their presence still subtly influencing the town's sense of self. During the warmer months, the quiet shores near Button Island and the calm, sheltered waters of Broad Cove invite a different kind of engagement with the landscape. Life in Hingham persists with a dignified, measured cadence, favoring the enduring quality of the shoreline over the transient nature of modern trends.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Governor Long Bird Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 008° N
Burns Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 175° S
Central Jr. High School (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 169° S
William L Foster Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 328° NW
More-Brewer Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 210° SW
South Shore Conservatory (Arts Centre) — 1.3 mi, 247° SW
Weir River Farm (Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 096° E
Foundry Pond Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 074° E
Whitney and Thayer Woods (Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 105° E
Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 048° NE
Boston Harbor Islands State Park (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 297° NW
F. Arthur Edwards Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 024° NE
Rock Outcrop Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 033° NE
Patriot Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.8 mi, 293° NW
Muse Paintbar (Arts Centre) — 1.8 mi, 292° W
Wompatuck State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 130° SE
Prs 2011 Sun Dial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 197° S
Father Connolly (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 034° NE
Paragon Park Museum and Museum Shop (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 041° NE
Herring Run (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 224° SW
Water District Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.4 mi, 111° E
House Rock (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 237° SW
United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 270° W
Fort Andrews (Historic Castle / Fort) — 4.5 mi, 333° NW
Cohasset Historical Society Building (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 093° E
Cameo (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 214° SW
Second Church of Christ Ruins 1722 (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 214° SW
Weymouth Babe Ruth League Mural (Public Artwork) — 5.7 mi, 212° SW
Fort Warren (Historic Castle / Fort) — 5.8 mi, 340° N
The QArts Gallery (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 277° W

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