Taunton Massachusetts Map

About Taunton, Massachusetts

Taunton is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 60,433. The population density is 493.7 people per km². Taunton is located at 41.9001°N, 71.0898°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2780.

Taunton, a place where the land gently rolls and the sky often hangs a soft, diffused gray, unfolds across a terrain shaped by ancient glacial deposits and the patient work of slow-moving water. It lies 7.9 miles north-north-east of Bristol, MA (from Bristol, MA: bearing 21°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-west of Bridgewater. The earth here, a rich loam, has long been a cradle for life, supporting a verdant spread of deciduous trees that whisper their secrets on the breeze. The air carries a certain dampness, a subtle tang of earth and distant sea, a constant reminder of the Atlantic's proximity, even when it remains unseen. The streets of Taunton often wind with a casual grace, following the contours of the land rather than imposing a rigid geometry, and in the late afternoon, the light can catch the windowpanes with a warm, fleeting glow, turning ordinary houses into small, luminous beacons. The history of Taunton is deeply rooted in the early days of colonial settlement, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first sought to tame this wild edge of the continent. Originally established as a farming community, its fortunes later turned with the advent of industry, the hum of machinery once echoing through its valleys as it became a hub for metalworking and manufacturing. The Taunton River, a vital artery, facilitated the transport of goods and the growth of the burgeoning mills that defined its economic character for generations. Today, while much of that industrial past has softened, a discernible pride in its heritage persists, evident in preserved architecture and a quiet resilience that characterizes the rhythm of everyday life in Taunton.

About This Taunton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Taunton, 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 Taunton and Bristol County.

Detailed location data for Taunton includes the ZIP code (02780), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Bristol County (Taunton), and school district assignment (Taunton 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 Taunton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.