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Boxborough Massachusetts Map

Explore Boxborough, 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 Boxborough, Massachusetts

How to Use This Boxborough, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.48342
Longitude	-71.516714
Population	5,400
Density	180.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01719
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge

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About Boxborough, Massachusetts

Boxborough is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,400. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Boxborough is located at 42.4834°N, 71.5167°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01719.

Boxborough reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Heath Hen Meadow Brook as it winds through the low-lying terrain. It lies 4.3 miles west of Acton, MA (from Acton, MA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 8.6 miles northwest of South Shore. The ground here rises in subtle gradients toward the distant silhouette of Oak Hill, which anchors the horizon in a haze of blue-gray timber. Closer to the center, the waters of Flagg Hill Pond offer a reflective stillness that captures the amber light of late autumn afternoons. Residents often gather at the Blanchard School Recreational Fields, where the open expanse of grass provides a clear view of the changing sky. The air in Boxborough carries the scent of damp earth and cooling leaves, suggesting a land that values its own slow, measured pace.

Boxborough emerged from early colonial grants that transformed the dense interior woods into a patchwork of productive fields and orchards. Agriculture provided the initial rhythm of the days, though the local economy later shifted to accommodate the needs of a changing regional workforce. Specialized light manufacturing and professional services eventually replaced the colonial agrarian model, creating a quiet corridor of industry that remains distinct from its neighbors. While the mills of the past have long since faded, the legacy of that industrious spirit remains in the careful management of the land. Boxborough maintains a deliberate balance, prioritizing residential stability while supporting the modern enterprises that sustain its current character.

The cultural identity of Boxborough is marked by a deep appreciation for the quietude of a rural New England life, where community life centers on local schools and shared civic spaces. History is preserved in the modest, sturdy architecture that dots the roadsides, reflecting a heritage built on persistence and manual labor. While the region is removed from the busier centers of commerce, it attracts those who value the intellectual climate fostered by proximity to significant academic institutions. Notable figures, including the innovative computer scientist and inventor Ray Tomlinson, have called this region home, finding the necessary solitude to pursue their pioneering work. Boxborough hosts seasonal gatherings that bring neighbors together, reinforcing a sense of connection that defines the daily experience of its residents.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Blanchard School Recreational Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 105° E
Heath Hen Meadow Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 222° SW
Pond View (Viewpoint) — 0.6 mi, 076° E
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 313° NW
Shurtleff Woods (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 022° N
Dibiase Land (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 092° E
Pettingell Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 324° NW
Harvard Sportsmens Club (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 359° N
Boxborough Station Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 040° NE
Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 236° SW
Douglas & Gates Schools (Recreation Easement) — 2.1 mi, 095° E
Mead Stone (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 103° E
Captain Sargent Homestead Foundation (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 143° SE
Hosmer House Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 098° E
Isaac Davis Home Site (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 092° E
Shaker Spring Slate Marker (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 334° NW
Cronin Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 287° W
Brother's Shop (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 mi, 326° NW
Herb house (Historic Ruins) — 4.1 mi, 332° NW
Stone Pile (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 074° E
Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 4.5 mi, 017° N
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.6 mi, 171° S · 4,714 acres
Barbara Erwin Gallery (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 138° SE
Artspace (Arts Centre) — 4.8 mi, 138° SE
Fine Arts Theatre (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 136° SE
The Cannon Theatre (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 026° NE
Petting Zoo (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 178° S
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.2 mi, 297° NW · 3,392 acres
Old Stone Chamber (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 072° E
Westford Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 031° NE

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