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Auburndale Massachusetts Map

Explore Auburndale, 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 Auburndale, Massachusetts

How to Use This Auburndale, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.347319
Longitude	-71.2495
Population	9,000
Density	2800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02466
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge

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About Auburndale, Massachusetts

Auburndale is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,000. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Auburndale is located at 42.3473°N, 71.2495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02466.

Auburndale emerges from the inland landscape as a quiet collection of residential streets defined by its proximity to the winding path of the Charles River. It lies 2.1 miles south-southwest of Waltham, MA (from Waltham, MA: bearing 199°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Greater Boston. The terrain here features a gentle topography that slopes toward the water, offering a calm perspective of the earth as it transitions from suburban plots to the verdant grounds of Lyons Park. Residents often observe the light catching the canopy of trees at dusk, creating long, cool shadows that stretch across the neighborhood lawns. While the horizon remains largely level, the distant presence of Jupiter Ridge provides a subtle boundary to the west, grounding the view in a steady, geologic permanence. To the north, the Weston Reservoir creates a quiet pocket of stillness, reflecting the shifting colors of the sky throughout the turning seasons.

Auburndale traces its development to the expansion of rail lines, which transformed the early agrarian landscape into a hub for commuters seeking a balance between industry and domestic life. Local economic activity has long been sustained by a mix of specialized services and the educational institutions that anchor the broader region, fostering a steady, intellectual climate. The village center functions as a focal point for daily commerce, where the modest scale of storefronts mirrors the historical preference for deliberate, human-centered design. Over the decades, the area has maintained its character by integrating modern professional needs with the preservation of its established structural identity. This evolution reflects a persistent, practical ambition that values the quiet utility of a well-ordered life over rapid, unchecked expansion.

Auburndale maintains a distinct cultural identity characterized by its long-standing commitment to community engagement and the stewardship of its public spaces. Notable landmarks, including the historic neighborhood architecture and the accessible paths of Lyons Park, serve as gathering points for those who appreciate the slower pace of local life. The cultural atmosphere is often quiet, marked by a literate sensibility that encourages residents to participate in the civic and academic rhythms of the surroundings. While many notable figures have passed through or resided in the region, the influence of figures such as the author Nathaniel Hawthorne remains a part of the local literary consciousness. Events throughout the year draw the population together, reinforcing a sense of continuity that defines the character of Auburndale for those who dwell within its borders.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Norumbega Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 288° W
Charles River Reservation (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 218° SW
DCR Division of Urban Parks and Recreation 1 (State Resource Management Area) — 0.7 mi, 013° N
Weston Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.8 mi, 257° W
Hultman Aqueduct (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.8 mi, 235° SW
DCR Division of Urban Parks and Recreation 3 (State Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 345° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 302° NW
Peirce School (Recreation Easement) — 1.0 mi, 110° E
Brandeis University Fields (Recreation Easement) — 1.1 mi, 342° N
The Three Freedoms (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 334° NW
Richard Saivetz '69 (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 337° NW
The Telephone Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 021° N
Town Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 175° S
Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 025° NE
General Nathaniel P. Banks (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 019° N
Civil War Soldier's Monument (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 020° N
Old Camp 2 Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 351° N
Echo Bridge (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 153° SE
Jackson Homestead and Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 079° E
Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 276° W
Turtle Studios (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 066° NE
The Plumbing Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 060° NE
Heartbreak Hill (Bottom/Start) (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 103° E
Golden Ball Tavern Museum (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 293° NW
Heartbreak Hill (Top/End) (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 102° E
Elephant Rock (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 234° SW
Drive By Projects (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 068° E
Fairy Rock (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 232° SW
Cutler Park Reservation (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 154° SE
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.1 mi, 300° NW · 7,706 acres

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