Oxford Massachusetts Map

About Oxford, Massachusetts

Oxford is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. Oxford is located at 41.6557°N, 70.9064°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1540.

Oxford, Massachusetts, unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, a pleasing topography where the land gently rises and falls, suggesting a quiet resilience. It lies 2.0 miles north-east of New Bedford, MA (from New Bedford, MA: bearing 47°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-north-east of Dartmouth. The air here often carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a testament to the extensive woodlands that carpet much of the terrain, interspersed with the glint of ponds and the broader sweep of lakes, like the significant body of water that lends its name to the locale. Fields, some still bearing the marks of agriculture, break the green expanse, offering glimpses of a cultivated past and present, and the sky above, particularly at dawn and dusk, can paint the clouds in hues of rose and amber that linger, a soft benediction on the quiet streets. The history of Oxford is rooted in the industrious spirit of its early settlers, who sought to harness the natural resources of this region for sustenance and trade. For generations, agriculture formed the backbone of Oxford's economy, with farms producing crops and livestock that fed the burgeoning communities of Massachusetts. Evidence of this agricultural heritage can still be found in the stone walls that meander through the landscape and the sturdy, time-worn farmhouses that dot the countryside. Later, small mills and workshops, powered by the streams and rivers that crisscross the area, added another layer to Oxford's economic identity, contributing to the local character and the self-sufficiency of its residents. This enduring connection to the land and its early industries shapes the unhurried rhythm of life in Oxford, a place where the past is not forgotten but a quiet, constant presence.

About This Oxford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oxford, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.65566, -70.906427. 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 Oxford and Bristol County.

Detailed location data for Oxford includes the ZIP code (02719), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Bristol County (Taunton), and school district assignment (Oxford 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 Oxford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.