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Carlisle Massachusetts Map

Explore Carlisle, 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 Carlisle, Massachusetts

How to Use This Carlisle, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.52926
Longitude	-71.349505
Population	5,000
Density	95.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01741
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge

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About Carlisle, Massachusetts

Carlisle is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,000. The population density is 95.0 people per km². Carlisle is located at 42.5293°N, 71.3495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01741.

Carlisle maintains a quiet, inland presence defined by a landscape of dense woodlands and open fields that hold the morning frost with stubborn persistence. It lies 4.6 miles west-southwest of Billerica, MA (from Billerica, MA: bearing 244°T), and is situated 5.6 miles northwest of Middlesex. The Pages Brook meanders through the terrain, carving a modest path through the soil that sustains the verdant growth of the region. Residents often find respite at the Town School Land, where the earth provides a quiet space for reflection under the changing canopy of the seasons. Beyond the immediate center, the terrain rises toward the distant, rugged silhouette of Revolutionary Ridge, which anchors the horizon against the pale sky. Only a mile away, the surface of Buttrick Pond reflects the stillness of the woods, offering a place of calm for those who wander near its banks.

Carlisle traces its heritage to an agrarian past, where the labor of early settlers transformed the wilderness into productive plots of land. While the economy has shifted away from large-scale farming, the spirit of self-reliance remains evident in the way the land is managed today. Local industry now favors professional services and technology, yet the physical legacy of stone walls and old timber frame buildings continues to define the character of the property. The proximity of the Thanksgiving Ground Town Forest serves as a reminder of the historical relationship between the people and the timber resources that once fueled the local economy. Even as modern life accelerates, the rhythm of the work day in Carlisle retains a deliberate and steady pace, mirroring the slow growth of the surrounding trees.

Carlisle fosters a cultural identity rooted in a deep appreciation for the natural environment and a commitment to civic participation. Notable landmarks, such as the historic meeting house, stand as markers of a tradition that values intellectual engagement and the quiet pursuit of community goals. The influence of individuals like the author Louise May Alcott—who spent time in the broader region—echoes in the local reverence for literature and the arts. Cultural events often center on the seasonal cycles, bringing neighbors together in the public spaces to acknowledge the passing of the year. For those seeking the power of rushing water, Pawtucket Falls provides a dramatic contrast to the stillness of the local woods, located just a short journey away. The Bedford Levels, visible five miles off, add a sense of depth to the geography, grounding the daily experience of everyone who calls Carlisle their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Goddess of Liberty (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 099° E
Daisy Memorial Bench (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 098° E
Town School Land (Recreation Easement) — 0.2 mi, 143° SE
Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.0 mi, 069° E
Monroe Hill Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 326° NW
Ember Lane Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 336° NW
Estabrook Woods (Recreation Easement) — 1.4 mi, 174° S
Great Brook Farm State Park (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 355° N
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.5 mi, 111° E · 7,706 acres
Cranberry Bog (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 161° S
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 229° SW
Kibby Cellar (Historic Ruins) — 1.8 mi, 179° S
Carlisle State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 295° NW
Cellar Hole (Historic Ruins) — 1.9 mi, 013° N
Governor Thomas Dudley Park (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 098° E
Chelmsford Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.4 mi, 332° NW
Two Brothers stones for 1638 boundary - Dudley (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 114° SE
Two Brothers stones for 1638 boundary - Winthrop (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 114° SE
Vietnam WarVeterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 056° NE
Old Stone Chamber (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 245° SW
Buddha Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.0 mi, 119° SE
Whistle Post (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 145° SE
Bedford Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 126° SE
Ellen Theatrical (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 359° N
Three Stones Gallery (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 180° S
Lucy Lacoste Gallery (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 180° S
Middlesex Canal Visitor Center (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 037° NE
New England Baseball Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 037° NE
Concord Youth Theatre (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 204° SW
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.3 mi, 214° SW · 4,714 acres

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