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Charlestown Massachusetts Map

Explore Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, Massachusetts

How to Use This Charlestown, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.377875
Longitude	-71.061996
Population	18,000
Density	5500.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02129
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Boston

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About Charlestown, Massachusetts

Charlestown is a locality in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 5500.0 people per km². Charlestown is located at 42.3779°N, 71.0620°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02129.

Charlestown asserts its presence as a rugged peninsula extending directly into the tides of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 1.2 miles north of Greater Boston, MA (from Greater Boston, MA: bearing 353°T), and is situated 1.3 miles north of Boston. The landscape of Charlestown remains defined by its immediate proximity to the water, where the salt air catches the light as it shifts across the harbor at dusk. To the west, the Charles River flows steadily toward the sea, marking a boundary that has shaped the growth of the land for centuries. Beyond the immediate urban footprint, the distant outlines of the Middlesex Fells rise against the horizon like a soft, permanent shadow. Residents find quiet respite at O'Reilly Way-Carney Court, a green space that holds the stillness of the neighborhood amidst the surrounding activity.

Charlestown maintains a deep connection to its maritime past, having long served as a vital hub for shipbuilding and naval industry. The local economy has evolved from these early maritime roots into a diverse mix of modern commerce and professional services that sustain the daily life of the residents. As the tide turns in the Atlantic Ocean, one can almost sense the lingering echoes of the craftsmen who once labored over timber and iron along the waterfront. Development near Bird Island Flats continues to reflect the shifting priorities of a region that values both its industrial heritage and its contemporary utility. The legacy of these trades remains visible in the sturdy brick architecture that grounds Charlestown in a sense of permanence and purpose.

Cultural life in Charlestown revolves around a unique identity forged by its long history and its role in the American narrative. Walking the Freedom Trail provides a direct path through the significant milestones of the past, connecting contemporary pedestrians to the events that unfolded on these very streets. Notable figures such as Samuel Morse, the inventor of the telegraph, once walked these paths, leaving an indelible mark on the intellectual fiber of the nation. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the spirit of the neighborhood, often finding common ground near the quiet waters of Frog Pond. Even as the pace of life quickens, the traditional character of the area remains, characterized by a persistent and resilient charm that persists from one generation to the next.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Colonel William Prescott (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 154° SE
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 157° SE
Charlestown Navy Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 151° SE
Paul Revere’s Landing (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 149° SE
Boston Marine Society Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 111° E
Potato Shed Memorial (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 204° SW
South Bank Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 186° S
Cycleboat Boston (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 119° SE
Charles River Reservation (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 201° S
The Sports Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 179° S
Skinny House (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 159° S
ArcLight Cinema (Cinema) — 0.8 mi, 178° S
Dinosaur Footprints (Historic Ruins) — 0.8 mi, 216° SW
Boston Duck Tours (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 210° SW
Mary Omalley Waterfront Park (State Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 032° NE
Mugar Omni Theater (Cinema) — 0.9 mi, 208° SW
Hayden Planetarium (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 209° SW
Capt. Jackson’s Historic Chocolate Shop (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 154° SE
Maritime Museum at Battery Wharf (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 144° SE
The West End Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 185° S
Multicultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.0 mi, 238° SW
Atlantic Works Gallery (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 111° E
Mystic River Reservation (State Park) — 1.2 mi, 325° NW

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