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Cambridge Massachusetts Map

Explore Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, Massachusetts

How to Use This Cambridge, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.376043
Longitude	-71.11868
Population	118,403
Density	7150.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	01610, 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge
School District	Cambridge School District

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About Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 118,403, Cambridge is a major urban centre in Massachusetts. The population density is 7150.9 people per km². Cambridge is located at 42.3760°N, 71.1187°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Cambridge is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 01610, 02138, 02139.

Cambridge defines itself through a landscape of dense urban brickwork that anchors the western edge of the metropolitan basin. The terrain remains largely level, shaped by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, which exerts a subtle, saline influence on the evening air just two miles away. Residents often find respite in the quiet corners of Velluci Plaza, a public space that offers a brief pause from the relentless pace of the sidewalks. On the horizon, the faint, jagged silhouette of the Middlesex Fells provides a distant contrast to the flat, developed expanse of the surrounding terrain.

Cambridge emerged from colonial roots as a center of intellectual rigor, established to serve the needs of a fledgling society focused on the preservation of knowledge. The settlement grew outward from a central meeting point, evolving through centuries of shifting architectural styles that now stand side-by-side in a quiet, enduring dialogue. While the industrial age once hummed with the sound of factories along the banks of the Charles River, the legacy of that era persists in the heavy, sturdy masonry of buildings that have outlived their original purposes. This evolution from a quiet, scholarly outpost into a global node of research reflects a long-held commitment to the intersection of tradition and progress.

Cambridge serves as a primary engine for modern industry, drawing its vitality from a concentration of world-class universities that function as the bedrock of the local economy. The infrastructure supports a complex web of biotechnology firms and software laboratories, all feeding into a cycle of innovation that demands constant intellectual renewal. Commuters traverse the grid by bicycle and rail, moving between specialized workspaces and academic halls that define the professional character of the place. Beyond the laboratories, the proximity of the Charles River creates a corridor of movement where the heavy machinery of commerce gives way to the rhythmic motion of rowing shells on the water.

Cambridge cultivates a culture that prizes academic achievement and the arts, often manifested in the diverse lectures and seasonal festivals that fill the annual calendar. The Black Heritage Trail draws visitors through layers of local history, serving as a solemn and vital reminder of the figures who shaped the social conscience of the region. While the intensity of collegiate life often dominates the public discourse, the quiet solitude of Halecyon Lake remains a favorite destination for those seeking reflection away from the bustle of the squares. The intellectual weight of the populace is matched by a steady, understated pride, seen in the way the light catches the red-brick facades during the long, gold-tinted afternoons of late autumn.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Irish Famine Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 262° W
Statue Of David (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 335° NW
Statue of Charles Sumner (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 184° S
Statue of John Bridge (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 316° NW
The Collection Of Historical Scientific Instruments (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 072° E
Harvard Square (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 184° S
Sanders Theatre (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 093° E
Harvard Geological and Mineral Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 048° NE
Brattle Theatre (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 219° SW
Harvard Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 043° NE
American Repertory Theater (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 249° W
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 106° E
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 052° NE
The Cooper Gallery (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 205° SW
Harvard Film Archive (Arts Centre) — 0.3 mi, 126° SE
Charles River Reservation (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 184° S
Maud Morgan Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.4 mi, 006° N
Soldiers Field (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 236° SW
Veterans Memorial Skating Rink (State Resource Management Area) — 0.7 mi, 048° NE
King Community School Yard (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 154° SE
Nancy and Edward Roberts Gallery (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 359° N
Longfellow School (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 117° SE
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 081° E
Sign of the Dove Gallery (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 359° N
Fresh Pond (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.3 mi, 298° NW
Alewife Brook Reservation (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 323° NW

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