Explore Auburn, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Auburn, 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 Auburn.
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 | Auburn |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.194538 |
| Longitude | -71.835627 |
| Population | 16,800 |
| Density | 680.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 01501 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Worcester |
Auburn defines the character of the landscape through the persistent flow of the Dark Brook, which cuts a quiet path across the local terrain. It lies 3.9 miles west of Millbury, MA (from Millbury, MA: bearing 271°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-southwest of Worcester. The land around Auburn rises and falls in modest elevations, creating a grounded environment that feels removed from the rush of distant metropolitan centers. Residents often find a moment of peace at the edges of Eddy Pond, where the water catches the pale light of late afternoon. Beyond the immediate neighborhood, the horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of High Rocks, visible to those who look toward the skyline on clear days. The local scenery remains defined by the Water District Land, which preserves a sense of open space and quiet natural order for all who traverse its paths.
Auburn holds a past rooted in the steady development of inland commerce and the practical needs of regional growth. Early industry drew strength from the local resources, eventually shifting toward a diverse economy that supports the livelihoods of many families today. The town maintains a focus on service and retail sectors, ensuring that the daily needs of the populace are met with consistent efficiency. While the nearby Sutton State Forest offers a reminder of the dense woodlands that once dominated this part of the country, the modern focus remains on sustaining a stable, industrious environment. This balance of historical persistence and contemporary utility provides a firm foundation for the people living and working here.
Auburn possesses a distinct cultural identity shaped by generations of residents who value a measured and thoughtful pace of life. Public gatherings often center on local traditions that highlight the community spirit, bringing neighbors together in a shared recognition of their environment. Notable landmarks, such as those maintained within the protected Water District Land, serve as quiet reminders of the importance of stewardship in a changing world. While famous figures like the inventor Robert Goddard once walked these regional grounds, the true character of the place is found in the everyday contributions of its citizens. Whether one is visiting the area near the cascading water of Sutton Falls or exploring the rugged terrain toward Purgatory Chasm, there is a sense of genuine connection to the land that persists in the daily rhythm of Auburn.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Auburn, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 42.194538, -71.835627. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Auburn includes the ZIP code (01501), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |