Rockland Massachusetts Map

About Rockland, Massachusetts

Rockland is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 17,900. The population density is 1350.0 people per km². Rockland is located at 42.1307°N, 70.9162°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2370.

Rockland breathes a quiet resilience, its landscape a gentle rise and fall of well-worn terrain, punctuated by sturdy homes and the enduring presence of its past. It lies 6.2 miles east-north-east of Brockton, MA (from Brockton, MA: bearing 58°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-south-east of Quincy. Pine needles carpet the less-trodden paths, releasing their sharp, clean scent into the cool New England air, a constant reminder of the woods that still hold sway on the edges of its developed heart. The sky here, especially as the day begins to fade, often settles into a muted palette of bruised purples and soft grays, a fitting backdrop for a place that has weathered its share of storms, both literal and figurative. The streets themselves, lined with a mix of clapboard and brick, possess a familiar solidity, a testament to the hands that built them and the lives that continue to unfold within their embrace. This Massachusetts locality, once a thriving hub of shoe manufacturing, carries the echoes of industry in its very bones, a history now largely retired but not forgotten. The abandoned factories, their brickwork softened by time and creeping ivy, stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era of bustling workshops and steady labor. Today, Rockland’s economy has diversified, drawing strength from a blend of retail services and a growing residential appeal, attracting those who appreciate a more grounded pace of life. The town’s identity is woven into the fabric of its working-class roots, a heritage that fosters a strong sense of local pride and a practical, unpretentious character that continues to define Rockland.

About This Rockland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rockland, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.130656, -70.916155. 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 Rockland and Plymouth County.

Detailed location data for Rockland includes the ZIP code (02370), 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 Rockland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.