Stow Massachusetts Map

About Stow, Massachusetts

Stow is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,000. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Stow is located at 42.4370°N, 71.5056°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1775.

Stow unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and verdant valleys, a gentle swell of land that cradles its scattered homesteads and winding country roads. It lies 6.6 miles west-north-west of Metrowest, MA (from Metrowest, MA: bearing 288°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-north-west of South Shore. The air here, especially as the sun dips below the horizon, carries a clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a perfume that clings to the abundant woodlands and the shimmering surface of the Assabet River. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting, golden shafts, illuminating the rough-hewn stone walls that delineate ancient field boundaries and the sturdy, weathered clapboard of farmhouses. The terrain, sculpted by millennia of glacial retreat and persistent rainfall, offers a mosaic of dense forest, open meadows, and the occasional boggy expanse, each contributing to the quiet, breathing character of Stow. The history of Stow is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile soil, a legacy that began with its founding in the early 18th century. For generations, farming, particularly apple orchards and dairy, formed the bedrock of its economy, a tradition that, while diminished, still echoes in the preserved stone barns and the occasional roadside stand brimming with seasonal produce. The town's development was shaped by its proximity to larger industrial centers, yet Stow retained a distinctive independence, fostering a spirit of self-reliance and community. This enduring character is reflected in its well-preserved meetinghouse and the quiet hum of local businesses that serve the needs of its residents, a rhythm of life that unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons rather than the clock.

About This Stow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stow, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.437037, -71.50562. 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 Stow and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Stow includes the ZIP code (01775), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), 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 Stow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.