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Boston Massachusetts Map

Explore Boston, 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 Boston, Massachusetts

How to Use This Boston, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.338551
Longitude	-71.018253
Population	675,647
Density	5396.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	02108, 02212, 02109, 02110, 02111
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Boston
School District	Boston School District

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston is a locality in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 675,647, Boston is a major urban centre in Massachusetts. The population density is 5396.4 people per km². Boston is located at 42.3386°N, 71.0183°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Boston is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 02108, 02212, 02109.

Boston reveals its character through a rugged, salt-sprayed geography that marks the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape of Boston is defined by its proximity to the water, where the air carries a heavy, bracing chill that persists even on the brightest afternoons. Visitors walking through the center of the grid find themselves traversing a terrain shaped by the tide, with the gentle, reflective surface of Frog Pond providing a quiet stillness in the heart of the bustle. Just a short walk away, the Charles River flows with a steady, deliberate grace toward the coastline, while the distant, hazy heights of the Middlesex Fells offer a reminder of the rising land that stands eight miles to the north.

Puritan settlers established Boston on this uneven, maritime ground, driven by a fervent desire to build a life of order and purpose. The early years of Boston were defined by the slow transformation of the shoreline, as narrow lanes were laid down to follow the natural contours of the granite headland. Travelers today can walk the Black Heritage Trail to trace the footsteps of those who labored to define the liberties of the young nation. This history remains anchored in the very stone of the streets, where the architecture of the early centuries persists, offering a somber, elegant reminder of the persistence required to survive such a harsh and unforgiving northern climate.

Modern Boston thrives as a dense engine of intellectual and commercial activity, anchored by a concentration of world-class universities that draw thinkers from every corner of the globe. The economy of Boston is built upon the strength of its medical research centers and financial institutions, which rely on a robust infrastructure that connects the dense urban core to the surrounding transit hubs. Near the Bird Island Flats, the industrial footprint of the region expands, facilitating the movement of goods that sustain the local markets. This industrious spirit is matched by a commitment to education, as the constant influx of students ensures that the atmosphere of Boston remains perpetually engaged with the newest ideas in science and technology.

Culture in Boston finds its expression in the roar of passionate crowds at professional sports matches and the quiet reverence of citizens visiting the historic Pemberton Square I. The annual calendar of Boston is punctuated by marathons and festivals that bring the population out into the streets to celebrate their shared identity. From the sight of the sun setting over the distant Head Island to the quiet, shaded paths of the Brooks-Parkhurst Town Forest, the natural world remains a vital counterpoint to the intensity of urban life. Notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin and John F. Kennedy are inextricably linked to the spirit of Boston, having left an indelible mark on the way the people carry themselves with a mix of intellectual rigor and local pride.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Old Harbor Reservation (State Park) — locality lies within
Strandway/Castle Island (State Park) — locality lies within
Statue of David Farragut (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 237° SW
Medal of Honor Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 263° W
South Boston Vietnam Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 259° W
Oliver Hazard Perry School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 233° SW
L Street Beach (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 229° SW
Ted Williams Tunnel (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 300° NW
The Distillery Gallery (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 266° W
Laugh Boston (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 293° NW
Ice cream Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 302° NW
Harborwalk Lookout (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 311° NW
Boston Lyric Opera (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 286° W
Boston Fire Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 299° NW
Boston Wharf Co. Sign (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 296° NW
Motel Diver AKA Jan (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 339° N
Commonwealth Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 206° SW
Boston Tea Party - Ships and Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 299° NW
New England Aquarium Whale Watching (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 312° NW
Waterboat Duck House (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 314° NW
Alexander Graham Bell Room Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 302° NW
ClipArt Gallery (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 329° NW
First Public School Site (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 302° NW

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