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Rockland Massachusetts Map

Explore Rockland, Massachusetts, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Rockland, Massachusetts

How to Use This Rockland, Massachusetts Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Rockland, Massachusetts. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Massachusetts or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Rockland.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Rockland
State	Massachusetts (MA)
County	Plymouth County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.130656
Longitude	-70.916155
Population	17,900
Density	1350.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02370
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Plymouth

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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: 02370.

Rockland occupies a landscape defined by the subtle transitions between inland wooded terrain and the nearby Atlantic Ocean, which lies only six miles away. It lies 2.3 miles northeast of Abington, MA (from Abington, MA: bearing 40°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east-northeast of Brockton. The topography of Rockland rises toward the modest elevation of Tumbledown Hill, providing a quiet vantage point three miles from the center. Residents often find solace in the tranquility of Studleys Pond, a body of water that mirrors the shifting sky just one mile from the residential core. Nearby, Cushing Brook carves a narrow path through the earth, marking the land with its persistent, rhythmic flow. The canopy of Whitman Town Forest offers a dense refuge of shadow and light, standing as a testament to the region's enduring natural heritage.

Rockland maintains a history deeply rooted in the industrial ingenuity that once characterized the development of this corner of the state. The local economy evolved from early manufacturing foundations into a diverse modern landscape, where the legacy of commerce remains visible in the architecture of the older districts. Laborers and entrepreneurs once shaped the character of Rockland, turning raw materials into products that sustained the growth of the surrounding region. The quiet industry of Hobart Meadow serves as a reminder of the agricultural and open space considerations that have persisted alongside economic expansion. Today, the town balances these historical echoes with a contemporary focus on stability and local enterprise.

Rockland expresses its cultural identity through the spirited gatherings hosted at the Rockland Senior High School Athletic Fields, where the pulse of the local community is most palpable. The Island sits five miles off the coast, a distant point of interest that influences the maritime sensibilities of those who live so close to the salt air of the Atlantic Ocean. Generations have walked the paths through the local woods, finding a familiar rhythm in the changing seasons that sweep across the landscape. While the pace of life remains grounded, the occasional presence of notable individuals who once called this area home adds a layer of depth to the local narrative. The spirit of the place is defined by a quiet resilience, manifesting in the way the residents gather to celebrate their shared experiences and local traditions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rockland Senior High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.2 mi, 217° SW
Bicentennial Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 246° SW
Jefferson Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.5 mi, 156° SE
North Avenue Conservation Land (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 274° W
Hartsuff Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 048° NE
Vfw Dr Conservation Land (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 016° N
Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.2 mi, 181° S
Last Alarm Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 337° NW
Elf Mini Bridge (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 317° NW
Weymouth Great Pond Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.7 mi, 300° NW
Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.8 mi, 024° NE
Lt Elmer Hollis Memorial (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 294° NW
Shea Field Memorial Grove Plaquard (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 327° NW
Ames Nowell State Park (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 263° W
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 198° S
Second Church of Christ Ruins 1722 (Historic Ruins) — 3.5 mi, 329° NW
Cameo (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 329° NW
Weymouth Great Pond Ice Industry Waterfall Dam Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 3.7 mi, 316° NW
Showcase Cinema De Lux (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 074° E
Wompatuck State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 036° NE
Herring Run (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 354° N
House Rock (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 345° N
Armstrong Dam Removal Site (Viewpoint) — 6.5 mi, 316° NW
Pembroke Herring Run (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 123° SE
South Shore Conservatory (Arts Centre) — 7.2 mi, 001° N
United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 340° N
Muse Paintbar (Arts Centre) — 8.4 mi, 358° N
C.W.Welch Fish & Game Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.5 mi, 258° W
The QArts Gallery (Gallery) — 9.5 mi, 332° NW
Cohasset Historical Society Building (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 039° NE

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