Acton Massachusetts Map

About Acton, Massachusetts

Acton is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 23,800. The population density is 560.0 people per km². Acton is located at 42.4851°N, 71.4328°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1720.

Acton unfurls across a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers and water. It lies 6.0 miles north-north-west of Metrowest, MA (from Metrowest, MA: bearing 334°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west of Middlesex. Rolling hills, a legacy of those ancient forces, rise and fall with a gentle persistence, their slopes often cloaked in a dense tapestry of deciduous trees that blaze with color in the autumn. In summer, the air hums with the industry of unseen insects, and the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves paints shifting patterns on the woodland floor. Creeks, born from the higher ground, meander through the terrain, their waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, and the very soil, rich and dark, holds the memory of seasons past. The history of Acton is deeply intertwined with the agricultural roots of New England, a heritage still visible in the occasional surviving farmstead and the enduring respect for the land. Early settlers found fertile ground here, and for generations, farming was the lifeblood of the community, with orchards and fields defining its character. Over time, Acton evolved, becoming a place where the quiet hum of residential life blends with the specialized industries that have taken hold, including a notable presence in high-technology manufacturing. This blend of the pastoral and the progressive lends Acton a distinctive character, a place that cherishes its past while embracing the innovations of the present, its very essence a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called it home.

About This Acton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Acton, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.485093, -71.43284. 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 Acton and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Acton includes the ZIP code (01720), 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 Acton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.