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Andover Massachusetts Map

Explore Andover, 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 Andover, Massachusetts

How to Use This Andover, Massachusetts Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Andover, 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 Andover.

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

Latitude	42.658425
Longitude	-71.137001
Population	9,735
Density	1019.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	01810, 01812, 01899
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem
School District	Andover School District

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About Andover, Massachusetts

Andover is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,735. The population density is 1019.2 people per km². Andover is located at 42.6584°N, 71.1370°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 01810, 01812, 01899.

Andover preserves a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Rogers Brook as it meanders through the terrain. It lies 2.8 miles south of North Andover, MA (from North Andover, MA: bearing 182°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-southwest of Merrimack Valley.

The watercourse shapes the low-lying ground, offering a reflective surface that catches the pale, early light before it reaches the surrounding woodlands. Beyond the immediate banks, the land rises into subtle elevations that provide a sense of enclosure and permanence. Residents often walk the paths near the water, observing how the seasons alter the vegetation along its edges. A short distance away, the expansive greenery of Harold Parker State Forest offers a deeper connection to the local wilderness. Those looking toward the horizon might catch a faint, distant silhouette of the Pawtuckaway Mountains on a particularly clear day.

Andover grew from an agricultural beginning into a center of intellectual and industrial activity that has long defined its regional identity. Early mills utilized the flow of local streams to power production, leaving a legacy of brick structures that still house modern businesses and offices. This economic evolution shifted from traditional manufacturing toward a diverse base of research, technology, and professional services. The local economy thrives on a blend of historical preservation and contemporary innovation, maintaining a steady pace of growth. Prosperity here is marked by a disciplined approach to development, ensuring that the character of the center remains intact. Such stability has attracted a steady stream of investment, keeping the local economy resilient through changing times.

Andover maintains a distinct cultural identity anchored by the presence of historic institutions and a reverence for academic tradition. Andover Common serves as the central gathering place, where the rhythm of daily life is punctuated by community events and the seasonal changes of the trees. The town’s intellectual life is deeply tied to Phillips Academy, an institution that has educated many prominent figures, including poets like Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and diplomat George H.W. Bush. The architecture reflects a classic New England aesthetic, with white steeples and sturdy construction that withstands the harsh winters. Residents value a quiet, deliberate way of living, often congregating at local landmarks to observe the passage of the year. Visitors may find the atmosphere quiet, yet it remains a place of significant influence and lasting heritage.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Andover Common (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 168° S
Andover Revolutionary War Memorial (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 219° SW
Cochran Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 143° SE
World War II (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 258° W
Sacred Heart (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 333° NW
Bicentennial Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 151° SE
Steinbeck Theater (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 159° S
Tang Theater (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 160° S
School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 249° W
Alice Buck Memorial (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 237° SW
Catalano (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 221° SW
Shawsheen River Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 223° SW
Den Rock Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 356° N
Ampitheater Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 1.5 mi, 357° N
Pomps Pond (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 205° SW
Ski Lift Ruin (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 110° E
Lake Cochichewick (State Resource Management Area) — 2.6 mi, 041° NE
Old machinery exhibit (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 012° N
Lawrence Riverfront State Park (State Park) — 3.1 mi, 333° NW
Rocky Hill Road Reservation (Nature Reserve) — 3.3 mi, 161° S
Lawrence Heritage State Park (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 343° N
Wildcat Ledge Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.8 mi, 073° E
Trinity Stadium (Stadium) — 8.5 mi, 033° NE
Boot Cotton Mills Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 265° W
Buttonwoods Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 024° NE
Tsongas Industrial History Center (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 265° W
Arts Research Collaborative (Gallery) — 8.8 mi, 264° W
New England Baseball Museum (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 239° SW
Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 8.8 mi, 263° W
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.9 mi, 223° SW · 7,706 acres

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