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Billerica Massachusetts Map

Explore Billerica, 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 Billerica, Massachusetts

How to Use This Billerica, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.558426
Longitude	-71.268947
Population	44,200
Density	750.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	01821, 01822
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge

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About Billerica, Massachusetts

Billerica is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 44,200. The population density is 750.0 people per km². Billerica is located at 42.5584°N, 71.2689°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 01821, 01822.

Billerica commands a quiet presence upon the inland plains of Massachusetts, where the air holds the crisp promise of changing seasons. It lies 4.0 miles south-southwest of Tewksbury, MA (from Tewksbury, MA: bearing 206°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north of Middlesex. The landscape is defined by the steady, unhurried flow of the Concord River, which winds through the terrain with a deliberate grace. Nearby, the still waters of Mitchell Pond offer a reflective mirror to the sky, mirroring the shifting colors of the canopy. To the west, the distant silhouette of Revolutionary Ridge rises against the horizon, anchoring the view while the Billerica State Forest provides a dense, emerald sanctuary for local wildlife. Within the center of the grid, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park serves as a grounded space for reflection, grounding the daily movement of the inhabitants in a shared sense of place.

Billerica traces its roots to the early colonial period, evolving from a modest agricultural outpost into a significant participant in the industrial development of the region. The local economy shifted over the generations, moving from traditional milling operations to the sophisticated demands of modern technology and manufacturing sectors. This transition fostered a pragmatic, industrious spirit that remains visible in the sturdy architecture of its commercial corridors. Workers here have long understood the value of endurance, a trait mirrored in the solid foundations of the older mills that once harnessed the power of the local waterways. Today, the town balances this legacy of production with a forward-looking approach to commerce, maintaining a steady pace of growth that respects its established roots.

The cultural character of Billerica is defined by a deep-seated tradition of civic engagement and a preference for community-centered gatherings. Residents often congregate for seasonal events that mark the passage of the year, fostering a sense of continuity that defies the frantic speed of modern life. Notable landmarks, such as the historic buildings that house local institutions, serve as quiet reminders of the figures and families who shaped the identity of the area over centuries. Among those who have left a mark, the inventor and engineer Benjamin Thompson—later known as Count Rumford—remains a figure of genuine historical stature whose early life and experiments in the region highlight a legacy of intellectual curiosity. The atmosphere remains one of understated resolve, where the light at dusk settles over the fields and streets with a calm, familiar clarity that feels entirely its own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Billerica Memorial High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.2 mi, 284° W
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 306° NW
Elsie Avenue Conservation Land (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 264° W
Marshall Middle School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 349° N
Vietnam Veterans Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 240° SW
Ralph Hill Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 233° SW
Billerica State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 284° W
Vietnam WarVeterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 260° W
Middlesex Canal Crossing (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 356° N
Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.2 mi, 296° NW
Amon Sûl (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 188° S
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.3 mi, 220° SW · 7,706 acres
Mill Site Historic District (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 339° N
Old Marist Seminary building (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 184° S
New England Baseball Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 342° N
Middlesex Canal Visitor Center (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 342° N
Tewksbury Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.6 mi, 033° NE
Chelmsford Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.0 mi, 281° W
Great Brook Farm State Park (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 273° W
Two Brothers stones for 1638 boundary - Dudley (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 212° SW
Two Brothers stones for 1638 boundary - Winthrop (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 212° SW
Two Brothers Rocks (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 212° SW
Buddha Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.0 mi, 189° S
Bedford Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.7 mi, 186° S
Ellen Theatrical (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 302° NW
Burlington Public Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 135° SE
RR Semaphore (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 195° S
Whistle Post (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 199° S
Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 341° N
Onyx Room Performance Space (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 335° NW

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