Norwell Massachusetts Map

About Norwell, Massachusetts

Norwell is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 10,900. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Norwell is located at 42.1618°N, 70.7939°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2061.

Norwell unfolds across rolling terrain, a place where the coastal plain begins its gentle ascent inland, its landscapes a blend of dense woodlands and open fields. It lies 6.6 miles north-west of Marshfield, MA (from Marshfield, MA: bearing 317°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-south-east of Weymouth. The air here, especially in the long, cool evenings of late spring, carries the damp, earthy scent of pine needles and loam, a fragrance that seems to cling to the weathered clapboard of its homes. Brooks, shallow and clear, thread their way through the emerald undergrowth, their quiet murmur a constant underscore to the rustle of leaves in the ancient oak and maple trees that dominate the town's western reaches. These venerable giants, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the often-misty sky, lend a timeless quality to the residential streets, where manicured lawns give way to the wilder beauty of the bordering conservation lands. The roots of Norwell run deep into the colonial past, its founding intertwined with the maritime endeavors and agricultural pursuits that shaped early New England. For generations, the Studley family, instrumental in the town's development, operated sawmills that harnessed the power of the local waterways, their lumber contributing to the burgeoning shipbuilding industry further down the coast. Today, while the economy has diversified, a strong connection to the land persists, evident in the numerous farms and the thriving equestrian scene that punctuates the rural character of Norwell. The town’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage is also palpable, with extensive tracts dedicated to parks and wildlife sanctuaries, offering residents and visitors alike quiet respites where the cries of unseen birds echo through the hushed groves.

About This Norwell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Norwell, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.161768, -70.793931. 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 Norwell and Plymouth County.

Detailed location data for Norwell includes the ZIP code (02061), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Plymouth County (Plymouth), 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 Norwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.