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Dedham Massachusetts Map

Explore Dedham, 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 Dedham, Massachusetts

How to Use This Dedham, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.246872
Longitude	-71.179462
Population	25,364
Density	953.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	02026, 02027
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Dedham
School District	Dedham School District

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About Dedham, Massachusetts

Dedham is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 25,364. The population density is 953.6 people per km². Dedham is located at 42.2469°N, 71.1795°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 02026, 02027.

Dedham maintains a quiet presence amidst the shifting light of the coastal plain, standing only five miles from the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 2.3 miles west-southwest of Hyde Park, MA (from Hyde Park, MA: bearing 246°T), and is situated 9.8 miles southwest of Greater Boston. The horizon toward the horizon is defined by the silhouettes of the Blue Hill Range, which offer a jagged contrast to the softer, water-bound features of the landscape. Residents often walk the perimeter of Wigwam Pond, where the water reflects the sky in a mirror of cooling grey. Lowder Brook snakes through the lower terrain, carving a path that sustains the local flora and fauna. Barnes Memorial Park provides a central space for the community to gather, surrounded by land that feels anchored in the slow, deliberate pulse of the seasons.

Dedham traces its origins to an early colonial foundation, establishing a rhythm of governance and industry that persisted through the centuries. The local economy transitioned from agrarian roots into a more complex network of trade and professional services, mirroring the growth of the broader region. Many structures from the early era remain in use today, serving as physical reminders of the labor that built the initial infrastructure. The town evolved by adapting its commerce to the demands of a modern workforce while preserving the architectural integrity of its business center. While the nearby Hole in Rock provides a geological landmark of local interest, the primary character of the economy remains tied to the steady, quiet productivity of its citizens.

Dedham fosters a cultural identity that values a sense of historical continuity, often seen in the preservation of its oldest meeting houses and dwellings. The atmosphere is marked by a literate, measured sensibility, where local events are held with a respect for tradition and public discourse. Notable individuals such as the author Nathaniel Hawthorne once spent time in the area, finding inspiration in the somber, thoughtful landscape that characterizes much of the region. Visitors seeking a connection to the past might look toward the Black Heritage Trail, which lies ten miles away and invites reflection on the broader human narrative of the state. Life here moves with a specific, grounded gravity, where the morning air carries the scent of salt from the distant Atlantic Ocean and the quietude of the land persists.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town Landing (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 020° N
Dedham-Westwood Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.3 mi, 347° N
Charles River Reservation (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 015° N
Stimson Wildlife Sanctuary (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 023° NE
Charles River Watershed (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 033° NE
Dedham Land Trust (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 146° SE
Meadowbrook Road Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 290° W
Jr And Sr High School Recreational Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.9 mi, 091° E
Dedham Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.0 mi, 210° SW
Wilson Mountain Reservation (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 304° NW
Oakdale war memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 107° E
Town of Dedham (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 134° SE
Paul C. "Puzzy" Carter Marine PFC Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 096° E
Bishop Riley (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 079° E
The Glass Bar (Arts Centre) — 3.6 mi, 309° NW
Bay State Model Railroad Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 042° NE
Own Your Peace Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 3.8 mi, 316° NW
Martini Junction (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 295° NW
Path Continues (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 124° SE
Historic Springhouse (Historic Ruins) — 4.4 mi, 033° NE
Foundation & Chimney (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 280° W
Noanet Peak viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 260° W
Origination (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 043° NE
Showcase SuperLux (Cinema) — 5.2 mi, 005° N
The Footlight Club (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 036° NE
Jamaica Pond Bench (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 033° NE
Captain Robert Bennet Forbes House (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 078° E
Nike Missile Launch Site BO-55 (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 121° SE
Bardwell Auditorium (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 300° NW
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.7 mi, 306° NW · 7,706 acres

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