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Dracut Massachusetts Map

Explore Dracut, 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 Dracut, Massachusetts

How to Use This Dracut, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.670369
Longitude	-71.302005
Population	31,600
Density	750.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01826
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge

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About Dracut, Massachusetts

Dracut is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 31,600. The population density is 750.0 people per km². Dracut is located at 42.6704°N, 71.3020°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01826.

Dracut occupies a sprawling expanse of inland territory where the horizon is defined by the gentle rise of Christian Hill. It lies 2.7 miles north-northeast of Lowell, MA (from Lowell, MA: bearing 16°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-southwest of Lawrence. Peppermint Brook traces a quiet path through the landscape, offering a steady, silver presence amidst the quiet growth of the surrounding woods. To the north, the terrain transitions into the dense, shaded corridors of the Lowell-Dracut State Forest, where the sunlight filters through the canopy in muted, shifting patterns. Those who wander toward the outskirts may find the landscape opening into the wider, more distant expanse of Scotty Hollow. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, grounding the spirit in a geography that feels both ancient and enduring.

Dracut maintains a history deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions that once defined the northern reaches of the region. Early settlers cleared the land for farming, establishing a rural character that slowly evolved alongside the shifting demands of the local economy. Today, the economy reflects a transition toward modern light industry and professional services, though it retains the sturdy, industrious spirit of its founding generations. Long Pond sits four miles away, a quiet witness to the changes that have moved through the region over the decades. The pace of daily life is measured not by the rush of commerce, but by the steady, predictable cycles of the seasons.

Dracut fosters a community identity centered around shared spaces like Tercentennial Park, which serves as a vital focal point for local gatherings and civic life. The town’s cultural character is marked by a quiet, persistent resilience that values the preservation of its heritage while embracing contemporary growth. Visitors and residents alike often find the most beauty in the late afternoon, when the low light turns the color of pale honey across the open fields. While the region is modest in its claims to fame, it has been home to individuals such as the legendary singer-songwriter Jonathan Richman, whose artistic sensibilities reflect the singular, unpretentious spirit of his upbringing. These elements combine to create a place where the rhythm of life remains deliberate, focused, and deeply connected to the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 059° NE
Rifle Range Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 316° NW
Gage Field (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 170° S
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 092° E
Dracut Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.0 mi, 000° N
Rifle Range Bunkers (Historic Ruins) — 1.0 mi, 322° NW
Lowell Heritage State Park (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 223° SW
Wannalancit Park/Locks/Canals (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 226° SW
Riverfront Park (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 174° S
Tsongas Industrial History Center (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 189° S
Mill Girls and Immigrants Exhibit (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 192° S
Boot Cotton Mills Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 189° S
John Ogonowski (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 048° NE
Suffolk Mill Turbine Exhibit (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 208° SW
Kerouac Commemorative (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 188° S
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.7 mi, 230° SW
Boston and Lowell Railroad Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 196° S
Rev A.M. Garin O.M.I. (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 211° SW
Dracut Middle And High School Complex Recreational Fields (Recreation Easement) — 1.8 mi, 277° W
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 183° S
New England Quilt Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 197° S
The History of Railroads in Lowell (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 198° S
Arts Research Collaborative (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 190° S
Brush Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 1.9 mi, 196° S
Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 189° S
Loading Dock Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 203° SW
Onyx Room Performance Space (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 203° SW
Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.5 mi, 257° W
Wamesit Falls Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 176° S
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.6 mi, 184° S · 7,706 acres

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