West Concord Massachusetts Map

About West Concord, Massachusetts

West Concord is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,876. The population density is 685.8 people per km². West Concord is located at 42.4584°N, 71.3953°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

West Concord unfolds across a landscape shaped by the quiet persistence of water and the gentle swell of the land. It lies 3.6 miles north of Metrowest, MA (from Metrowest, MA: bearing 349°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Middlesex. The Sudbury River, a serpentine artery of dark, reflective water, threads its way through the terrain, its banks softened by willow and the rustling reeds that whisper secrets to the passing breeze. Beyond the river, the land rises in rounded hills, cloaked in the stoic greens of pine and the more vibrant hues of deciduous forests that blaze with color in the autumn. Old stone walls, remnants of a time when fields were meticulously carved from the wilderness, snake across the slopes, their moss-covered surfaces telling a silent story of seasons past. The air here carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as dusk settles, painting the sky in shades of bruised plum and fading rose. This place carries the deep imprint of its industrial past, a history woven into the very character of West Concord. The echoes of mills that once harnessed the river’s power still resonate, their brick foundations now softened by time and encroaching vegetation, hinting at a former vigor. The local economy, while diversified, still feels the influence of those early manufacturing roots, alongside a vibrant agricultural heritage evident in the roadside farm stands that offer the bounty of the season. A strong sense of community pervades, a quiet hum of everyday life that feels both grounded and connected to the wider world. The historic architecture, a blend of colonial practicality and Victorian charm, stands as a testament to generations who have called West Concord home, each building a silent observer of the unfolding narrative of this enduring locality.

About This West Concord Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Concord, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.458427, -71.395339. 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 West Concord and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for West Concord includes the ZIP code (01742), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Concord 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 West Concord is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.