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Brockton Massachusetts Map

Explore Brockton, 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 Brockton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Brockton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.083434
Longitude	-71.018379
Population	105,643
Density	1912.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	02301, 02302, 02303, 02304, 02305
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Plymouth
School District	Brockton School District

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About Brockton, Massachusetts

Brockton is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 105,643, Brockton is a major urban centre in Massachusetts. The population density is 1912.1 people per km². Brockton is located at 42.0834°N, 71.0184°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Brockton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 02301, 02302, 02303.

Brockton occupies a firm, inland expanse of the Massachusetts landscape, defined by its steady, industrious character and the quiet flow of the Salisbury Brook. It lies 4.0 miles west-southwest of Abington, MA (from Abington, MA: bearing 248°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south of Braintree. The terrain here is shaped by a modest, terrestrial rhythm, where the sky opens wide over the flat, developed ground, and the air retains the crisp, cooling edge of the interior plains. A short distance away, the quiet surface of Ellis Brett Pond offers a still mirror to the afternoon light, while the distant, hazy silhouette of Tumbledown Hill marks the horizon to the west. Residents often find a moment of reprieve within the local greenery of Gar Park, where the earth feels settled and the pace of the day slows to match the gentle, unhurried drift of the clouds.

Brockton emerged from the clearing of woods and the division of land into a place of substantial labor and early manufacturing ambition. The settlement grew through the grit of those who recognized the potential in its soil and its proximity to trade routes, turning a quiet agrarian beginning into a hub of production. Over the years, the foundations of the streets were laid with a pragmatism that favored utility and resilience, creating a grid that reflects the straightforward nature of its original builders. This evolution from an modest collection of homesteads into a center of commerce was marked by the steady expansion of workshops and the slow, deliberate accumulation of brick and timber houses that still define the look of many older neighborhoods.

Brockton supports a diverse local economy that has transitioned through various cycles of industry, maintaining a focus on infrastructure that connects its people to the broader region. While the grand factories of the past have shifted, the spirit of production remains in the small businesses and specialized trades that populate the commercial corridors. For those seeking higher education or professional training, the presence of institutions like Massasoit Community College provides a gateway for local students to sharpen their skills. The layout of the roads and the utility of the transit lines ensure that the daily movement of commuters remains reliable, keeping the pulse of the local economy steady as it adapts to the modern needs of its workforce.

Brockton carries a cultural legacy deeply tied to the strength of its citizens, most notably exemplified by the legendary heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano, whose toughness mirrored the character of the place itself. The city holds a vibrant spirit during its annual festivals, where the community gathers to celebrate the diversity of its roots and the persistence of its traditions. Landmarks like the historic fire stations and the statues honoring its athletic icons ground the visual identity of the streets, while the proximity to the serene expanses of Hobart Meadow or the quiet trails of the Whitman Town Forest offers a necessary balance to the intensity of urban life. Life here is measured by the commitment of its people to their neighborhoods, a trait that continues to define the spirit of the local community.

Nearby Outdoor Places

East Side Improvement Park (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 076° E
Winthrop School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 356° N
East Junior High School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 1.0 mi, 075° E
D W Field Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 291° W
Conservation Area (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 221° SW
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 089° E
Gifted 1962 Fire Hydrant (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 245° SW
West Meadows Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 203° SW
Peterson Square (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 337° NW
Ames Nowell State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 045° NE
Town Wells (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.8 mi, 167° S
Foster Square (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 338° N
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.9 mi, 243° SW
The Bell (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 090° E
C.W.Welch Fish & Game Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.2 mi, 287° W
Children's Museum Easton (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 255° W
East Bridgewater Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.9 mi, 143° SE
Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 201° S
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 274° W
Weymouth Great Pond Ice Industry Waterfall Dam Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 024° NE
Borderland State Park (State Park) — 6.5 mi, 257° W
Second Church of Christ Ruins 1722 (Historic Ruins) — 7.2 mi, 029° NE
Cameo (Cinema) — 7.2 mi, 028° NE
Ames Boulder (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 258° W
Canton Community Theater: South Plaza (Theatre) — 7.6 mi, 300° NW
Old Shed (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 219° SW
House Rock (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 022° N
Herring Run (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 027° NE
United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 012° N
Watson Theatre (Theatre) — 11.7 mi, 227° SW

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