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Douglas Massachusetts Map

Explore Douglas, 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 Douglas, Massachusetts

How to Use This Douglas, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.054264
Longitude	-71.739514
Population	9,000
Density	155.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01516
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester

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About Douglas, Massachusetts

Douglas is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,000. The population density is 155.0 people per km². Douglas is located at 42.0543°N, 71.7395°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01516.

Douglas maintains a quiet presence upon the earth, defined largely by the steady movement of the Centerville Brook as it carves a path through the regional terrain. It lies 5.9 miles west-southwest of Uxbridge, MA (from Uxbridge, MA: bearing 254°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east of Webster. Dudley Pond sits directly within the landscape, its stillness offering a reflective counterpoint to the movement of the nearby waters. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the silhouette of Hitchcock Mountain can be discerned on the distant horizon, a reminder of the broader geological frame. Travelers often find that the air here possesses a crisp, terrestrial weight, unburdened by the humidity of more eastern latitudes. The proximity of the Douglass State Forest provides a dense, green canopy that seems to absorb the sounds of the day, leaving the environment in a state of perpetual, observant calm.

Douglas bears the marks of a history rooted in the industrious spirit of early American manufacturing, where the power of running water once fueled the essential machinery of the region. The economy has transitioned over time from these early water-powered endeavors toward a more modern, diversified character, yet the legacy of those initial mills remains etched into the local architecture. Purgatory Chasm, located five miles away, serves as a geological curiosity that hints at the rugged forces that shaped the foundation of the local economy. Commerce in Douglas now operates at a measured pace, balancing the preservation of its historical industrial sites with the needs of contemporary residents. This evolution has fostered a resilience in the local character, as the inhabitants continue to adapt their labor to the changing demands of the modern era.

Douglas cultivates a cultural identity centered on the quiet rhythms of life and a deep appreciation for the natural world that surrounds it. Residents often gather near the Pine Needle Park, finding in its grounds a space for the simple, unadorned social interactions that define the spirit of the place. Those seeking the theater of moving water frequently visit Sutton Falls, where the descent of the stream creates a singular, rhythmic focus in the landscape. While the Ross Trail remains a destination for those looking to traverse the woods six miles away, the daily life of the inhabitant is more frequently occupied by the subtle changes in light across the fields at dusk. The character of Douglas is not defined by grand spectacles, but by the persistent, understated endurance of a place that remains firmly connected to its own geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pine Needle Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 115° SE
Aquifer Protection Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.1 mi, 042° NE
Town of Douglas (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.4 mi, 037° NE
Douglas State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 217° SW
Martin Road Recreational Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 081° E
Stevens Pond Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 343° N
Sutton State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.9 mi, 357° N
Mine Brook Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 278° W
Lackey Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 047° NE
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail) (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 227° SW
Crash Site Monument (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 076° E
Fat Man's Misery (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 014° N
Devil's Corncrib (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 014° N
Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 045° NE
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (State Park) — 5.9 mi, 075° E
Huguenot Monument (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 299° NW
Sweet (State Recreation Area) — 6.4 mi, 144° SE
Klick Square (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 269° W
Thompson Historical Society (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 225° SW
Elm Draughthouse Cinema (Cinema) — 9.6 mi, 354° N
Gloucester Light Infantry Militia Armory (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 159° S
Rich–Turner Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 10.5 mi, 303° NW
Old Black Oak (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 010° N
Path Continues (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 324° NW
Museum of Work and Culture (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 108° E
Statue of Hachikō (Public Artwork) — 12.1 mi, 107° E
Milford Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 12.5 mi, 066° NE
ConnectEd & Inspired (Arts Centre) — 12.5 mi, 066° NE
Aspinock Historical Society (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 223° SW
Bradley Playhouse (Theatre) — 12.9 mi, 222° SW

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