Nahant Massachusetts Map

About Nahant, Massachusetts

Nahant is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,500. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Nahant is located at 42.4265°N, 70.9189°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1908.

Nahant, a sliver of land reaching into the Atlantic, presents a ruggedly beautiful face to the sea. It lies 3.2 miles south-south-east of Lynn, MA (from Lynn, MA: bearing 151°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-north-east of Greater Boston. Its shores are a dramatic interplay of granite outcroppings, wave-battered ledges, and small, sandy coves, where the tide’s relentless rhythm carves intricate patterns into the stone. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, and the wind, often brisk, sweeps across the gently rolling terrain, coaxing the hardy coastal vegetation into low-slung, resilient forms. The character of Nahant is one of quiet endurance, a place where the elements hold sway and the human presence feels both deeply rooted and remarkably humble against the vastness of the water. This peninsula has a history woven with the sea, from its early days as a fishing outpost to its later evolution into a sought-after summer retreat for Boston’s affluent. The echoes of its past are subtle, found not in grand monuments but in the weathered clapboard of its homes, the sturdy stone walls that delineate property lines, and the enduring connection to maritime life that still underpins its local economy. Nahant has long been a place of natural refuge and inspiration, drawing artists and writers who find solace in its dramatic vistas and the particular quality of light that often bathes the landscape at dawn and dusk, a soft, ethereal glow that seems to imbue the very air with a sense of timelessness.

About This Nahant Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Nahant, 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 Nahant and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Nahant includes the ZIP code (01908), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment (Nahant 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 Nahant is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.