Explore Berkley, 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 Berkley, 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 Berkley.
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 | Berkley |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.845935 |
| Longitude | -71.082822 |
| Population | 6,700 |
| Density | 180.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 02779 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Taunton |
Berkley occupies a quiet corner of the landscape where the land yields slowly to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, resting roughly eleven miles from the open salt water. It lies 3.8 miles south of Taunton, MA (from Taunton, MA: bearing 175°T), and is situated 4.8 miles northeast of Bristol. The terrain carries the marks of a glacial past, with the gentle water of Quaker Brook threading through the low-lying fields. Nearby, the stillness of Barstows Pond offers a mirror to the sky, while the distant rise of Beals Ledge provides a firm boundary against the horizon. A stroll through the Emma N F Hutt Forest reveals a quiet depth to the woods, where the air smells of pine needles and damp earth. Residents often gather at the Berkley Middle School Athletic Fields, a space that serves as the steady center of local outdoor activity. From the sheltered waters of Assonet Bay to the quiet presence of Grassy Island, the geography remains defined by its subtle connection to the distant tide.
History in Berkley remains deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the early settlers who cleared the stubborn soil to build their lives. The local economy has evolved from these agrarian origins into a patchwork of small-scale commerce and residential life that favors a steady, deliberate pace. While industry once relied on the natural resources of the surrounding woods and meadows, modern life here is characterized by a balance of regional employment and local enterprise. The legacy of the people who shaped the ground persists in the layout of the roads and the enduring sense of stability in the daily routine. Berkley maintains an atmosphere of self-reliance, where the work of the day is measured by the quality of the effort rather than the speed of the result. This economy thrives on a quiet consistency, grounded by a history that values the land as much as the labor performed upon it.
Cultural character in Berkley is defined by a deep appreciation for the quiet rhythm of the seasons, where the light at dusk casts long, golden shadows across the open fields. The local spirit finds expression in community gatherings, where the pride of the neighborhood is reflected in the maintenance of public spaces and the preservation of a communal identity. Notable landmarks serve as anchors for the memory of the area, grounding the experience of living here in a tangible sense of place. While the region may not claim the fame of global capitals, it possesses a quiet integrity that speaks to the character of those who choose to call it home. The life of the mind and the hand remains central to the identity of Berkley, fostering an environment where neighbors recognize one another by name and shared history. This sense of belonging is perhaps the most significant feature of the local culture, creating a quiet, lasting bond among those who walk these paths.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Berkley, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 41.845935, -71.082822. 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 Berkley includes the ZIP code (02779), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Bristol County (Taunton), 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. |