Saugus Massachusetts Map

About Saugus, Massachusetts

Saugus is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 28,500. The population density is 2200.0 people per km². Saugus is located at 42.4648°N, 71.0101°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1906.

Saugus breathes a particular New England air, a blend of salt-tinged breezes from the nearby coast and the earthy dampness of its inland marshes and wooded ravines. It lies 2.9 miles east of Melrose, MA (from Melrose, MA: bearing 81°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-north-east of Greater Boston. The terrain rolls with a gentle, almost hesitant, incline away from the tidal waters of the Saugus River, its banks a mosaic of reeds and resilient grasses that rustle with a dry whisper. Shadows lengthen and deepen with a painterly grace across the suburban lawns and the occasional wilder patch of forest, where the dappled sunlight seems to catch on unseen motes of dust, giving the air a luminous quality as the day wears on. The character of Saugus is one of quiet persistence, a place where the old stone walls, though moss-laden, still hold their ground, a silent testament to the hands that laid them. This is a place where history whispers from the very stones, a legacy tied to the forge and the foundry. Saugus claims the distinction of being home to the first integrated ironworks in North America, a foundational industry that shaped its early identity and echoes in the names of its thoroughfares. The Saugus River, once a highway for commerce and industry, now flows with a quieter purpose, its banks dotted with parks and residential enclaves. The local economy, while diversified, still carries the imprint of its industrial past, a subtle undercurrent beneath the modern hum of retail and services. It's a community that remembers its roots, a place where the rhythm of life feels measured, not hurried, a steady beat against the backdrop of changing seasons.

About This Saugus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saugus, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.464818, -71.010051. 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 Saugus and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Saugus includes the ZIP code (01906), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment (Saugus 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 Saugus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.