The Pinehills Massachusetts Map

About The Pinehills, Massachusetts

The Pinehills is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,282. The population density is 472.1 people per km². The Pinehills is located at 41.8946°N, 70.5966°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

The Pinehills rises from the sandy soils of Plymouth County, a landscape of low, rolling elevations cloaked in a dense, fragrant pine forest. It lies 5.7 miles south-east of Plymouth, MA (from Plymouth, MA: bearing 141°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-east of Kingston. Here, the air carries a constant, subtle scent of resin and damp earth, a prevailing aroma that permeates the very atmosphere, especially after a soft rain. Sunlight filters through the high canopy in shifting patterns, creating a dappled, ethereal light that lends a quiet reverence to the woodland paths. Beneath the pines, a soft carpet of needles muffles footsteps, and the ground itself is a mosaic of mosses, ferns, and the occasional hardy wildflower pushing through the rich, dark humus. The terrain is gentle, giving way to occasional clearings where the sky opens up, revealing a vast expanse of often overcast, but sometimes brilliantly blue, New England sky. This region of The Pinehills has long been shaped by its proximity to the coast, drawing sustenance and character from the nearby ocean, though its direct shores are a few miles distant. Historically, the abundant timber provided a foundational industry, fueling the early shipbuilding and construction that defined much of coastal Massachusetts. More recently, The Pinehills has seen a shift, with its verdant expanse becoming a sought-after residential area, attracting those who appreciate the quietude of the woods and the ease of access to the broader Plymouth region. The local economy, while no longer dominated by logging, retains a connection to the land through landscaping, nurseries, and artisanal crafts that draw inspiration from the natural beauty. The distinctive quietude, broken only by the rustle of wind through the pines and the distant call of a bird, is a hallmark of The Pinehills, a place where the rhythm of life moves at a pace dictated by the turning seasons and the enduring presence of the trees.

About This The Pinehills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of The Pinehills, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.8946, -70.5966. 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 The Pinehills and Plymouth County.

Detailed location data for The Pinehills includes the ZIP code (02360), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Plymouth County (Plymouth), and school district assignment (Plymouth 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 The Pinehills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.