Plymouth Massachusetts Map

About Plymouth, Massachusetts

Plymouth is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 61,217. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Plymouth is located at 41.9584°N, 70.6673°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2360.

Plymouth, Massachusetts, unfolds along the rugged edge of Cape Cod Bay, a place where the land itself seems to lean into the Atlantic’s embrace. It lies 9.4 miles south-south-east of Marshfield, MA (from Marshfield, MA: bearing 168°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south of Duxbury. The terrain, sculpted by glaciers and the relentless tide, offers a mosaic of weathered granite outcroppings, salt marshes that exhale a briny perfume on the wind, and stands of pine and oak that whisper secrets of seasons past. The air here carries a distinct coolness, even in the height of summer, a constant reminder of the ocean’s vast presence, and the light at dusk paints the water in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. The town itself, a collection of steepled churches and clapboard houses painted in muted, sea-worn colors, feels anchored to its past, the cobblestone streets and ancient oaks bearing witness to centuries of quiet endurance. This is Plymouth, a name synonymous with the nation's beginnings, where the Pilgrims first set foot, and their legacy is woven into the very character of the place. The local economy, once heavily reliant on fishing and shipbuilding, now thrives on a blend of tourism, with visitors drawn to its historical sites, and a more diversified modern commerce. Plymouth Rock, a simple boulder worn smooth by time and legend, stands as a silent sentinel, and the Mayflower II, a faithful replica, bobs gently in the harbor, a tangible link to those early journeys. Beyond the historical markers, the town breathes with a quiet, purposeful energy, the rhythm of everyday life dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides and the enduring spirit of a community that carries its history with a dignified grace.

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

Detailed location data for Plymouth includes the ZIP code (02360), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Plymouth County (Plymouth), and school district assignment (Plymouth 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 Plymouth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.