Methuen Massachusetts Map

About Methuen, Massachusetts

Methuen is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 50,600. The population density is 1050.0 people per km². Methuen is located at 42.7262°N, 71.1909°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1844.

Methuen unfolds as a tapestry of rolling hills and broad river valleys, where the Merrimack River acts as a central artery, its currents shaping the very character of the land. It lies 1.9 miles north-west of Lawrence, MA (from Lawrence, MA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-east of Lowell. The terrain here, a gentle swell of earth not far from the coastal plains, is often softened by a mist that lingers in the early mornings, lending a quiet, introspective mood to the landscape. Mature trees, oaks and maples primarily, stand sentinel along the riverbanks and dot the residential streets, their leaves catching the diffused light of a New England sky. The air itself carries a subtle coolness, a persistent reminder of the North Atlantic's influence, even when the summer sun beats down. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile soil and the power of the Merrimack, Methuen’s history is deeply intertwined with the industrial revolution. Mills once hummed with activity along the river, their smokestacks now silent monuments to a bygone era, but the spirit of enterprise persists in the diverse small businesses and a vibrant community that still values innovation. The area's agricultural roots are still visible in patches of open land and the lingering scent of damp earth after a rain, a quiet counterpoint to the more developed neighborhoods. Today, Methuen is a place where the echoes of its past mingle with the present, a community that has found its own steady rhythm, a blend of suburban comfort and a grounded connection to the natural world.

About This Methuen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Methuen, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.726202, -71.190892. 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 Methuen and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Methuen includes the ZIP code (01844), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment (Methuen 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 Methuen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.