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Bolton Massachusetts Map

Explore Bolton, 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 Bolton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Bolton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.433426
Longitude	-71.607845
Population	5,400
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01740
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester

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About Bolton, Massachusetts

Bolton is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,400. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Bolton is located at 42.4334°N, 71.6078°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01740.

Bolton manifests as a quiet expanse of inland terrain defined by its dense, interior character and deep-rooted connection to the surrounding woods. It lies 3.6 miles northwest of Hudson, MA (from Hudson, MA: bearing 324°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-northwest of Marlborough. The local topography is marked by the presence of Mill Brook, which winds through the landscape, and the nearby waters of Little Pond that offer a modest reprieve from the surrounding foliage. Residents often walk the grounds of Emerson School, a central point of activity where the air feels particularly still under the canopy of mature trees. In the distance, the silhouette of Oak Hill provides a fixed point for those navigating the higher elevations of the region. Even the cascading water at Danforth Falls remains a local secret, tucked away from the main thoroughfares where the light filters through the branches in long, amber streaks during the late afternoon.

Bolton traces its origins to an agrarian past that prioritized the cultivation of the land and the establishment of self-sustaining homesteads. The local economy has evolved from these early farming roots into a blend of residential life and light industry that supports the needs of its inhabitants. Many continue to honor the legacy of the orchardists who once dominated the region, maintaining a focus on land stewardship that persists despite modern pressures. While the industrial footprint remains small, the dedication to maintaining a functional, productive interior space is evident in the quiet efficiency of the local commerce. The rhythm of daily work is steady, reflecting a historical commitment to industry that is both deliberate and modest.

Cultural character in Bolton is defined by a sense of reserved independence and a quiet appreciation for the literary and historical legacy of the region. Residents often gather at community landmarks that have served as anchors for generations, fostering an environment where tradition is preserved through simple, repeated actions. Among the notable figures associated with the wider region, the poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson left an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape, his influence echoing in the thoughtful nature of the local citizenry. Events throughout the year emphasize a shared commitment to the land and each other, often centered around the changing seasons that dictate the pace of life. There is a perceptible dignity in the way individuals go about their business, a trait that seems to mirror the permanence of the earth itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Emerson School (Recreation Easement) — 0.1 mi, 200° S
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 218° SW
Resolute Scout Reservation (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 139° SE
Benjamin Sawyer's Grist Mill (Historic Ruins) — 1.4 mi, 095° E
Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 226° SW
Philip Phillips Conservation Land (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 070° E
Nashoba Regional High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 1.6 mi, 315° NW
Lime Kiln (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 079° E
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 101° E
Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 309° NW
Hy-Crest Ranches, Inc. (State Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 323° NW
Old Well (Historic Ruins) — 3.0 mi, 107° E
Crystal Springs (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.1 mi, 161° S
The Olympic Bell (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 052° NE
Wachusett Reservoir Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.9 mi, 235° SW
Colin Campbell Fay Memorial Bench (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 001° N
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.0 mi, 351° N · 3,392 acres
The Icon Museum and Study Center (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 252° W
The Strand Theatre (Cinema) — 4.1 mi, 254° W
Clinton Tunnel - East Entrance (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 241° SW
Log Chair (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 238° SW
Clinton Tunnel - West Entrance (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 243° SW
Cronin Auditorium (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 014° N
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.8 mi, 117° SE · 4,714 acres
“the Rock” in Marlborough (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 152° SE
Henry Gardner house site (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 090° E
Artspace (Arts Centre) — 7.9 mi, 090° E
Barbara Erwin Gallery (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 090° E
Fine Arts Theatre (Cinema) — 8.0 mi, 090° E
Hosmer House Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 069° E

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