North Scituate Massachusetts Map

About North Scituate, Massachusetts

North Scituate is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,492. The population density is 634.4 people per km². North Scituate is located at 42.2190°N, 70.7856°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21899.

North Scituate unfolds with a gentle sweep of rolling terrain, where the land dips and rises like the slow breath of the sea. It lies 7.9 miles east of Weymouth, MA (from Weymouth, MA: bearing 91°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-north-west of Marshfield. The air here carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the Atlantic’s proximity, even when the water itself is out of sight. Mature oaks and maples, their branches gnarled with age, cast dappled shadows across residential streets, and stone walls, moss-kissed and weathered, trace the boundaries of what were once fields. In the quiet hours before dawn, a soft, diffused light often bathes the landscape, lending a hushed reverence to the waking world. The scattered farmsteads and older homes possess a sturdy, unassuming character, built to withstand the sometimes-fierce New England seasons. The history of North Scituate is a narrative woven with threads of maritime enterprise and agricultural resilience. Its founding, like many in Plymouth County, was rooted in the early colonial period, drawing sustenance from the fertile soil and the bounty of the nearby coast. While the clamming and fishing industries have seen their ebb and flow, a quiet prosperity persists, often anchored by small businesses and a strong sense of local patronage. The town retains a connection to its past through the enduring architecture of its older buildings and the preservation of open spaces, hinting at a time when the rhythm of life was more directly dictated by the tides and the turning of the seasons. The spirit of North Scituate remains one of enduring character, a place where community is built not on grand pronouncements, but on the steady, shared experiences of daily life.

About This North Scituate Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Scituate, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.21899, -70.785598. 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 North Scituate and Plymouth County.

Detailed location data for North Scituate includes the ZIP code (02066), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Plymouth County (Plymouth), and school district assignment (Scituate 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 North Scituate is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.