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Dover Massachusetts Map

Explore Dover, 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 Dover, Massachusetts

How to Use This Dover, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.246673
Longitude	-71.268071
Population	2,452
Density	223.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02030
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Dedham
School District	Dover School District

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About Dover, Massachusetts

Dover is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,452. The population density is 223.2 people per km². Dover is located at 42.2467°N, 71.2681°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02030.

Dover presents a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its inland terrain and the deliberate stillness of its woods. It lies 3.5 miles south of Wellesley, MA (from Wellesley, MA: bearing 172°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-southwest of Newton. The Trout Brook cuts a consistent path through the soil, offering a rhythm of moving water that anchors the local topography. To the west, the distant rise of Satans Kingdom provides a jagged silhouette against the changing light of the afternoon sky. Channings Pond rests a mile away, its surface often catching the pale, muted colors of a late autumn sunset. Within the immediate vicinity, the Howe Recreation Lot serves as a primary space for residents to engage with the open air and the natural density of the surrounding thickets.

Dover maintains a character shaped by its evolution from early agricultural roots into a residential enclave that prioritizes privacy and preservation. The local economy functions largely as a support system for its inhabitants, favoring professional services and small-scale land management over heavy industrial pursuit. Long ago, the land was cleared for pasture and timber, leaving behind a legacy of stone walls that still trace the boundaries of older properties. Today, the pace of life remains measured, reflecting a preference for quiet domesticity rather than the frantic motion of nearby urban centers. The town’s fiscal stability allows for the upkeep of its infrastructure, ensuring that the transition between work and home feels like a retreat into a more intentional environment.

Dover fosters a cultural atmosphere of understated intellectualism, where the preservation of historical homes is treated as a collective responsibility. Residents often gather for seasonal events that mark the passage of time, such as local harvest celebrations or community-led environmental initiatives. Notable individuals who have called this place home include the celebrated author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, whose creative work resonates with the quiet introspection found in the local woods. The landmark architecture is marked by a blend of colonial structures and modern residences that respect the scale of the landscape. Every season brings a shift in the quality of the air, moving from the sharp, clear cold of winter to the humid, vibrant green of a New England summer.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Chickering Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.1 mi, 332° NW
Noanet Woodlands (Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 159° S
Howe Recreation Lot (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 270° W
Caryl School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 253° W
Foundation & Chimney (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 010° N
Walker School (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 352° N
Noanet Peak viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 0.8 mi, 171° S
Village Falls Park (State Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 022° N
Dover Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.9 mi, 279° W
Hale Reservation (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 148° SE
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 298° NW
Martini Junction (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 029° NE
Elm Bank Reservation (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 322° NW
Charles River Reservation (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 309° NW
The Glass Bar (Arts Centre) — 2.8 mi, 037° NE
Needham's Fallen Brave Memorial (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 032° NE
Needham Armed Forces Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 032° NE
Needham Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 032° NE
Own Your Peace Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 034° NE
Bardwell Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 341° N
Davis Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 328° NW
Boston Marathon - Wellesley Scream Tunnel (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 329° NW
Lowell Mason Museum and Music Center (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 206° SW
Dwight-Derby House Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 206° SW
Medfield Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 204° SW
Fairy Rock (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 335° NW
Keiter Center (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 309° NW
Cassidy Farm Conservation Land (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 228° SW
Dewey Farm Conservation Land (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 230° SW
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.4 mi, 324° NW · 7,706 acres

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