Scituate Massachusetts Map

About Scituate, Massachusetts

Scituate is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 19,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Scituate is located at 42.1959°N, 70.7259°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2066.

Scituate’s coastline, a rugged edge where the Atlantic asserts its presence, is a landscape of windswept dunes and granite outcroppings. It lies 7.3 miles north of Marshfield, MA (from Marshfield, MA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-south-east of Hingham. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the damp breath of the sea, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity. Beyond the immediate shore, the terrain rolls gently inland, a mosaic of salt marshes that shimmer with an iridescent green at low tide, giving way to stands of pine and oak that whisper secrets on the prevailing winds. The light, especially in the late afternoon, often casts a soft, diffused glow, painting the weathered shingles of the houses and the weathered faces of the fishing boats with a muted, golden hue. This is a place where the land meets the sea with a certain determined grace, where the earth seems to hold its breath against the relentless rhythm of the tides. This is Scituate, a town with roots that run deep into the colonial past, founded by settlers seeking refuge and a new beginning. Its history is inextricably linked to the sea, from the earliest days of shipbuilding and fishing that sustained its populace, to the enduring maritime traditions that still echo in its harbors today. The local economy, while diversifying, still draws a significant portion of its lifeblood from the bounty of the ocean, with lobster boats and their traps a common sight along the docks. Scituate Light, a steadfast sentinel against the storms, stands as a prominent landmark, a silent witness to centuries of coastal life. The town’s character is one of resilience and a quiet pride, a community that understands the power and the beauty of its exposed, salt-kissed edge.

About This Scituate Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scituate, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.195935, -70.725874. 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 Scituate and Plymouth County.

Detailed location data for Scituate includes the ZIP code (02066), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Plymouth County (Plymouth), and school district assignment (Scituate 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 Scituate is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.