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Blackstone Massachusetts Map

Explore Blackstone, 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 Blackstone, Massachusetts

How to Use This Blackstone, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.017876
Longitude	-71.541174
Population	9,300
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01504
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester

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About Blackstone, Massachusetts

Blackstone is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,300. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Blackstone is located at 42.0179°N, 71.5412°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01504.

Blackstone defines a geography shaped by the steady, persistent passage of the Blackstone River, which carves its path through the terrain as the primary artery of the landscape. It lies 5.9 miles southwest of Bellingham, MA (from Bellingham, MA: bearing 216°T), and is situated 1.7 miles northwest of Woonsocket. The land surrounding Blackstone rises in gentle, earth-bound slopes that offer a quiet perspective of the inland plateau, far removed from the reach of any distant coastline. Nearby, the dramatic descent of the Blackstone Gorge provides a rugged contrast to the more tempered woodlands that define the immediate area. Residents often find a moment of stillness at the edge of Reilly Pond, where the water reflects the shifting moods of the sky throughout the turning seasons. On the distant horizon, the faint, hazy outline of Satans Kingdom serves as a silent sentinel to the west, grounding the horizon in a permanent, stony embrace.

Blackstone emerged as a center of industry where the power of moving water once fueled the looms of massive textile mills, forever altering the character of the valley. These factories drew workers from many lands, creating a diverse social foundation that persists in the architecture and the shared memories of the older neighborhoods. While the roar of the machinery has long since faded into the quiet of the present, the remnants of these brick structures remain as anchors of the local economy. Today, the town balances these historical industrial roots with a modern focus on residential life and smaller-scale commercial enterprise. The labor of generations who harnessed the river for production has left an indelible mark on the way Blackstone organizes its daily life and remembers its formative years.

Cultural life in Blackstone finds expression in the simple, enduring traditions that bring neighbors together throughout the calendar year. Roosevelt Park serves as the primary gathering space for these communal activities, offering a patch of green where the pace of life feels measured and deliberate. Those seeking a glimpse of the region's natural power often visit Woonsocket Falls, where the water provides a constant, rhythmic sound that underscores the quietude of the surroundings. While the town does not claim individual celebrities of global stature, the spirit of the place is defined by the resilience of its inhabitants and their commitment to preserving their local identity. Even as the modern world shifts around it, Blackstone maintains a steady, unassuming character that values the integrity of its land and the continuity of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Roosevelt Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 099° E
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 238° SW
Blackstone River (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 238° SW
JFK School (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 337° NW
Blackstone Gorge (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 225° SW
Cold Spring Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 130° SE
Spooner Property (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 167° S
Menard Field (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 094° E
Woonsocket Civil War Monument (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 120° SE
Statue of Hachikō (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 125° SE
Museum of Work and Culture (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 135° SE
Blackstone Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.9 mi, 068° E
Millville Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 1.9 mi, 299° NW
Quisset Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 357° N
Cumberlandite (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 102° E
Sweet (State Recreation Area) — 5.7 mi, 239° SW
Crash Site Monument (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 305° NW
Bryant Archway (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 179° S
George Washington Picnic Grove (Nature Reserve) — 7.4 mi, 178° S
ConnectEd & Inspired (Arts Centre) — 7.7 mi, 009° N
Milford Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 009° N
Captain Wilbur Kelly House Transportation Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 135° SE
Wolf Hill Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.2 mi, 180° S
Franklin Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 058° NE
Monk's Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 8.6 mi, 130° SE
Overlook Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 8.8 mi, 133° SE
Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center (Museum) — 9.0 mi, 315° NW
Odd Fellow Gallery (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 018° N
Gloucester Light Infantry Militia Armory (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 222° SW
Teetering Rock (Attraction) — 10.8 mi, 013° N

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