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Amesbury Massachusetts Map

Explore Amesbury, Massachusetts, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Amesbury, Massachusetts

How to Use This Amesbury, Massachusetts Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Amesbury, Massachusetts. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Massachusetts or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Amesbury.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Amesbury
State	Massachusetts (MA)
County	Essex County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.858424
Longitude	-70.930055
Population	17,400
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01913
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem
School District	Amesbury School District

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About Amesbury, Massachusetts

Amesbury is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 17,400. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Amesbury is located at 42.8584°N, 70.9301°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01913.

Amesbury claims a rugged prominence where the Powwow River carves a path toward the sea. It lies 4.1 miles northwest of Newburyport, MA (from Newburyport, MA: bearing 320°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-northwest of North Shore. The landscape here feels shaped by the persistent movement of water, as the current flows with a quiet purpose that mirrors the steady pace of the inhabitants. Beyond the riverbanks, the terrain rises toward the distant, solid form of Bear Hill, which anchors the horizon in shades of deep green and gray. Residents often find respite in the quiet corners of Millyard Park, a space that bridges the gap between the built environment and the natural world. On clear days, the air carries a faint, sharp salinity from the Atlantic Ocean, reminding those who walk these streets that the coastline is never truly far away.

Amesbury grew from the strength of its water power, transforming the force of the Powwow River into the rhythmic motion of industry. Early settlers recognized the potential in the stream, building mills that would eventually anchor a prosperous manufacturing economy for generations. While the heavy machinery of the past has largely quieted, the architecture remains, standing as a firm reminder of the labor that once defined the local character. Today, the economy has shifted toward diverse small-scale ventures and professional services, yet the spirit of the original industrial pioneers lingers in the brick facades that line the center. Even the surrounding lands, including the protected reaches of the Powwow River State Forest, speak to a history of careful stewardship and hard work.

Amesbury maintains a distinct cultural identity rooted in the literary and social history of the region. The poet John Greenleaf Whittier lived here for many years, drawing inspiration from the local landscape and the moral gravity of his era. His former residence serves as a landmark, preserving the quiet, deliberate atmosphere that once nurtured his verse. Throughout the seasons, the community gathers for events that celebrate this heritage, fostering a sense of shared purpose that persists despite the changing times. Life here is punctuated by the sight of Clarks Pond reflecting the morning light and the occasional journey toward the distant, shifting tides of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a place where the weight of the past does not stifle the present, but rather provides a foundation for a thoughtful, modern life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Stage Two Cinema Pub (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 208° SW
Amesbury Town Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 237° SW
Whittier Hill Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 252° W
Doughboy Statue (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 181° S
The Captain's Well (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 181° S
Battis Farm Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 320° NW
Amesbury High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 229° SW
Charles C Cashman Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 258° W
Golgotha Boulder (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 159° S
Bartlett Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 176° S
Newburyport Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.6 mi, 160° S
Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 259° W
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.0 mi, 152° SE
Maudslay State Park (State Park) — 2.0 mi, 163° S
Salisbury Salt Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 122° SE
Arakelian Theater (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 137° SE
North Shore Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 4.6 mi, 131° SE
Newburyport Art Association (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 135° SE
Osprey: Pandion Haliaetus (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 134° SE
Wet Meadows Viewing Platform (Viewpoint) — 4.9 mi, 168° S
Hampton Falls Historical Society (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 033° NE
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.7 mi, 136° SE · 14k acres
Al Gauron Fishing & Whale Watching (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 064° NE
Quaker House Ruin (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 197° S
Blue Ocean Discovery Center (Aquarium) — 7.0 mi, 060° NE
Exeter Fire Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 354° N
Lamont Gallery (Gallery) — 8.5 mi, 353° N
Exeter Fine Crafts (Gallery) — 8.5 mi, 355° N
Trinity Stadium (Stadium) — 8.9 mi, 221° SW
Buttonwoods Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 229° SW

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