Explore Bellingham, 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 Bellingham, 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 Bellingham.
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 | Bellingham |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.086764 |
| Longitude | -71.474506 |
| Population | 4,782 |
| Density | 342.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 02019 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Dedham |
| School District | Bellingham School District |
Bellingham defines a landscape of quiet, inland resilience where the Charles River carves a slow path through the dense, verdant terrain. It lies 4.0 miles west of Franklin, MA (from Franklin, MA: bearing 273°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-northeast of Woonsocket. The topography unfolds in subtle gradients, characterized by vast stretches of woodland and the serene, reflective surface of Box Pond. In the distance, the silhouette of Satans Kingdom anchors the horizon, providing a rugged contrast to the more immediate, gentle contours of the local earth. Sunlight often catches the moisture rising from the low-lying basins, turning the early morning air into a pale, translucent veil that lingers over the fields. The natural environment remains an essential element of Bellingham, offering a sense of permanence that persists regardless of the changing seasons.
Historical growth in Bellingham evolved from early agricultural roots into a diverse, modern economy that balances suburban living with localized industrial enterprise. The presence of the Charles River historically provided the necessary power for early mills, fostering a foundation of industrious self-reliance that continues to influence the local spirit. Today, the economy thrives through a mixture of commerce and professional services, supported by a population that values both stability and pragmatic development. Residents often gather near the Bellingham Junior and Senior High School Athletic Fields, a space that serves as a modern nexus for community interaction and youth engagement. This steady, industrious character ensures that Bellingham maintains a distinct identity, one shaped by the quiet work of its people rather than the clamor of external influence.
Cultural life in Bellingham finds expression through communal gatherings and the quiet preservation of regional heritage. While the town remains modest in its offerings, it benefits from the proximity of the Blackstone Gorge and the cascading waters of Woonsocket Falls, both of which serve as reminders of the natural beauty inherent to the surrounding geography. The local atmosphere is defined by an understated, literate sensibility, where the pace of life favors thoughtful reflection over frantic activity. Notable individuals who have passed through or resided in the region often reflect this same quietude, contributing to a legacy of intellectual and practical achievement. Whether walking through the nearby Wrentham State Forest or attending a local event, one finds that Bellingham possesses a refined, deliberate character that rewards those who take the time to observe its subtle, daily rhythms.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bellingham, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 42.086764, -71.474506. 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 Bellingham includes the ZIP code (02019), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Norfolk County (Dedham), and school district assignment (Bellingham School District).
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. |