Norton Massachusetts Map

About Norton, Massachusetts

Norton is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 19,900. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Norton is located at 41.9668°N, 71.1870°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2766.

Norton unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial legacy, where rolling hills, softened by millennia of wind and rain, give way to the quiet shimmer of freshwater bodies. It lies 5.3 miles east-north-east of Attleboro, MA (from Attleboro, MA: bearing 73°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-west of Taunton. The terrain is a gentle mosaic of dense woodlands, primarily oak and maple, interspersed with open fields that hint at past cultivation and now often host the patient grazing of cattle. Broad, slow-moving streams, fed by numerous ponds and wetlands, thread through the countryside, their banks often lined with reeds and the occasional weathered stone wall. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of pine needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin. The history of Norton is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, a heritage still visible in the sturdy farmhouses and barns that dot the landscape, many of them bearing the patina of generations. For centuries, the land yielded crops and supported livestock, a quiet industry that fostered a sense of self-reliance among its inhabitants. Later, the advent of manufacturing, particularly in textiles, brought a new pulse to the region, with mills once humming along the very streams that now reflect the serene sky. Today, while industry has shifted, the spirit of innovation persists, with Norton serving as a hub for education and technology, attracting a diverse population that brings a modern vibrancy to this enduring New England setting.

About This Norton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Norton, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.966767, -71.186994. 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 Norton and Bristol County.

Detailed location data for Norton includes the ZIP code (02766), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Bristol County (Taunton), and school district assignment. 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 Norton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.