Enter your search query in the box below.

Charlton Massachusetts Map

Explore Charlton, 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 Charlton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Charlton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.13565
Longitude	-71.970074
Population	13,500
Density	180.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	01507, 01508
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester

🌦 Goto Charlton Weather Page: Charlton, Massachusetts — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Charlton, Massachusetts

Charlton is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 13,500. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Charlton is located at 42.1356°N, 71.9701°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 01507, 01508.

Charlton occupies a quiet interior landscape where the earth rises in soft, wooded swells that catch the golden light of late afternoon. It lies 5.3 miles northeast of Southbridge, MA (from Southbridge, MA: bearing 38°T), and is situated 7.5 miles northwest of Webster. Wabash Pond sits at the center of this expanse, offering a still, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting colors of the canopy throughout the seasons. Cady Brook winds through the lower elevations, its narrow channel carved into the soil long before the arrival of modern roads. To the west, the distant profile of Hitchcock Mountain defines the horizon, providing a steady, silent anchor to the local geography. Beyond the immediate terrain, the expansive greenery of Spencer State Forest invites those who seek the deep, quiet shade of dense timber.

Charlton maintains a sturdy connection to its past, grounded in an economy that transitioned from early agrarian roots to a contemporary mix of small commerce and regional industry. Generations of families have shaped this land, leaving behind a legacy of hard work that remains visible in the architecture of older homesteads and the layout of the primary roads. The local economy benefits from the steady flow of travelers moving across the interior, supporting businesses that serve as the daily hubs of activity. Agriculture still leaves a mark on the region, with open fields providing a contrast to the encroaching woods. This balance between development and the preservation of open space allows the local character to evolve without losing the steady, deliberate pace that defined its earlier years.

Charlton fosters a culture rooted in community engagement, often centered around the active space of the Charlton Memorial Athletic Field where neighbors gather for seasonal events. The rhythm of daily life is punctuated by the changing foliage and the crisp, clear air that settles over the valley as temperatures drop. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Hitchcock Mountain as a landmark of home, a constant feature that remains unchanged by the passing decades. While the region is modest in its offerings, the proximity to sites like the distant Sutton Falls provides a natural destination for those venturing slightly further afield. Notable figures who have spent time in the region often reflect the quiet, industrious nature of the local spirit, emphasizing a life lived with purpose rather than public fanfare.

Nearby Outdoor Places

General John Spurr House (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 152° SE
Charlton Memorial Athletic Field (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 208° SW
Virginia Lynn Cooper Memorial Tree (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 166° S
Bond Square (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 357° N
Bay Path Voc School (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 076° E
Heritage School (Recreation Easement) — 1.4 mi, 104° E
Glen Echo Lake Access (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 329° NW
Elliott Joslin Camp (Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 085° E
Mid-State Trail Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 074° E
Leaping Trout Ledge (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 267° W
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 023° NE
Buffumville Lake (Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 094° E
Rich–Turner Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 3.0 mi, 088° E
Bennett Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 015° N
Cellar Hole (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 023° NE
Path Continues (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 023° NE
Wells State Park (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 278° W
McKinstry Brook Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 254° W
Sturbridge Luxury Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 262° W
Spectacular AO (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 215° SW
Little Free Art Gallery (Gallery) — 6.0 mi, 252° W
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 6.1 mi, 216° SW
Old Root Cellar (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 325° NW
"the Living Room" (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 356° N
Huguenot Fort (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.8 mi, 112° E
Momo's Rock (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 359° N
Cantor Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.9 mi, 049° NE
Fenwick Theatre (Theatre) — 10.9 mi, 049° NE
Brooks Concert Hall (Theatre) — 11.0 mi, 049° NE
Cinema 360 (Cinema) — 11.0 mi, 044° NE

Latest News: Charlton

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News