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Bedford Massachusetts Map

Explore Bedford, 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 Bedford, Massachusetts

How to Use This Bedford, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.49065
Longitude	-71.276169
Population	14,100
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01730
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge

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About Bedford, Massachusetts

Bedford is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 14,100. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Bedford is located at 42.4907°N, 71.2762°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01730.

Bedford occupies a quiet stretch of inland terrain defined by the steady, unassuming presence of Elm Brook as it meanders through the landscape. It lies 1.7 miles north of Middlesex, MA (from Middlesex, MA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 7.9 miles northeast of South Shore. The ground rises gently toward Hartwells Hill, a modest elevation that anchors the horizon just a mile away, while the nearby Hartwell Town Forest offers a dense collection of trees that catch the slanted light of late afternoon. Three miles to the north, the waters of Lost Pond remain a still, reflective presence within the broader expanse of the Bedford Levels. Residents often walk the grounds of the Middle & High Schools, a REA that serves as a central point of activity where the air feels particularly crisp during the changing seasons. The geography here avoids the dramatic, favoring instead a grounded, steady permanence that defines the local atmosphere.

Bedford carries a long history as a place of early colonial settlement, where the rhythms of agriculture once dictated the pace of daily existence. Over the centuries, the local economy shifted away from traditional farming, eventually embracing the modern demands of technology, defense, and the research industries that now populate the region. These enterprises have brought a specialized workforce to the area, transforming the way people interact with the land while maintaining a focus on technical precision. Despite these industrial advancements, the infrastructure remains scaled to a human pace, allowing the quiet residential streets to retain their character. Bedford serves as a hub for innovation, balancing its pragmatic economic foundations with the preservation of its older, architectural heritage.

Bedford fosters a cultural character rooted in a tradition of civic participation and a respect for local education. The town is home to the Bedford Flag, a notable artifact that stands as a tangible link to the earliest days of the American Revolution. While many residents appreciate the understated nature of their surroundings, the community frequently gathers for local events that emphasize a shared sense of place and regional identity. Well-known individuals such as the author Doris Kearns Goodwin have spent time here, contributing to the intellectual climate that permeates the neighborhood. Life in Bedford moves with a deliberate, thoughtful quality, reflecting a population that values both its historical lineage and its forward-looking ambitions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Patriot (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 158° S
Beirut, Grenada, Panama, Persion Gulf (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 149° SE
Vietnam 1961-1975 (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 149° SE
Korea 1950-1955 (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 149° SE
Bedford Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 0.1 mi, 289° W
Middle & High Schools (Recreation Easement) — 0.3 mi, 255° W
Hartwell Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.5 mi, 186° S
Railroad Bed East-West (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 225° SW
Page School Outdoor Classroom (Recreation Easement) — 0.9 mi, 069° E
Well Field (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.9 mi, 094° E
RR Semaphore (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 244° SW
Whistle Post (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 245° SW
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.6 mi, 322° NW · 7,706 acres
Clark Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 267° W
Landlocked Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.8 mi, 091° E
Awesome packard (Historic Ruins) — 1.8 mi, 090° E
Angle-iron Peace Sign (Historic Ruins) — 2.0 mi, 078° E
Stone Foundation (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 111° E
Brewster's Woods Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 273° W
Two Brothers stones for 1638 boundary - Winthrop (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 319° NW
Two Brothers stones for 1638 boundary - Dudley (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 319° NW
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 350° N
Parker's Revenge (Registered Battlefield) — 2.8 mi, 174° S
Wildwood Park (Local Park) — 2.8 mi, 068° E
Hancock-Clarke House Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 136° SE
Lexington Venue (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 140° SE
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 142° SE
Walden Pond State Reservation (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 221° SW
Burlington Public Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 077° E
Lucy Lacoste Gallery (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 240° SW

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