Marshfield Massachusetts Map

About Marshfield, Massachusetts

Marshfield is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 25,400. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Marshfield is located at 42.0918°N, 70.7056°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2050.

Marshfield exhales the salt-laced breath of the North Atlantic, a landscape sculpted by the persistent kiss of the tide. It lies 9.4 miles north-north-west of Plymouth, MA (from Plymouth, MA: bearing 348°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south of Scituate. Here, the land slopes gently towards the restless sea, its edges softened by marsh grasses that sway like green silk in the ocean breeze. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled and reaching, stand sentinel over this coastal expanse, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by gales. The air itself carries a certain weight, a damp, cool presence that clings to the skin, hinting at the power of the nearby ocean, its vast, grey expanse a constant, brooding presence on the horizon. The history of Marshfield is etched in the very timbers of its oldest homes, a legacy stretching back to the colonial era, when shipbuilding and fishing were the lifeblood of its inhabitants. The town’s economy, while diversifying, still retains echoes of these maritime roots, with marinas dotting the coastline and the scent of brine a familiar perfume. It was here, on these shores, that Daniel Webster, a titan of American oratory, found solace and inspiration, his presence a lingering shade in the grand old houses that speak of a prosperous past. Marshfield’s character is a blend of weathered resilience and quiet charm, a place where the rhythm of the tides still dictates the pace of life, and the muted glow of streetlights at dusk seems to soften the edges of the world.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Marshfield, 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 Marshfield and Plymouth County.

Detailed location data for Marshfield includes the ZIP code (02050), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Plymouth County (Plymouth), and school district assignment (Marshfield 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 Marshfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.