Rowley Massachusetts Map

About Rowley, Massachusetts

Rowley is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,200. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Rowley is located at 42.7168°N, 70.8787°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1969.

Rowley rests in a gentle embrace of coastal plains, its landscape marked by meandering tidal creeks that whisper secrets to the salt marshes. It lies 1.6 miles south-west of North Shore, MA (from North Shore, MA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south of Newburyport. The air here carries the briny tang of the nearby Atlantic, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity, and the light often softens to a pearlescent sheen as dusk descends, bathing the weathered shingles of farmhouses and the sturdy oaks in a diffused, luminous glow. Fields, a patchwork of emerald and ochre, stretch towards the horizon, interspersed with stands of pine that punctuate the open sky, their needles catching the wind with a soft, sibilant sigh. The terrain, for the most part, is low-lying and forgiving, a fertile ground where nature and habitation have found a quiet, contented coexistence. Rowley's history is deeply rooted in the early days of colonial settlement, its founding fathers seeking fertile soil and a connection to the burgeoning maritime trade. The town’s economy, once reliant on shipbuilding and agriculture, has evolved, though the echoes of its past persist in the names of its streets and the enduring character of its architecture. The land still yields its bounty, with farms continuing to operate, providing fresh produce that finds its way to local markets. While not a hub of industry, Rowley cultivates a distinct sense of place, a quiet pride in its heritage and a measured pace of life that values community and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.

About This Rowley Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Rowley includes the ZIP code (01969), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment (Triton 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 Rowley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.