East Douglas Massachusetts Map

About East Douglas, Massachusetts

East Douglas is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,987. The population density is 322.0 people per km². East Douglas is located at 42.0723°N, 71.7134°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

East Douglas unfolds as a landscape of subtle, rolling hills, where the earth seems to breathe in long, slow exhalations. It lies 11.1 miles west-south-west of Milford, MA (from Milford, MA: bearing 245°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south of Grafton. The Quinnebaug River, a silver thread, winds its way through the terrain, reflecting the broad New England sky that often washes over this corner of Worcester County with a luminous, almost pearlescent light, especially as dusk begins to settle. Here, the houses, many of them sturdy, clapboard affairs, are often set back from the road, their lawns a patchwork of emerald green and the muted tones of late-season wildflowers. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp soil and pine needles, a grounding aroma that speaks of the surrounding woodlands and the quiet persistence of nature. The history of East Douglas is deeply intertwined with the industry that once pulsed through its veins, particularly the textile mills that harnessed the power of the Quinnebaug. Though many of those grand brick structures now stand as silent monuments to a bygone era, their presence still informs the character of the place, a reminder of the hard work and ingenuity that shaped its foundations. Today, while agriculture still plays a part, with fields of corn and hay stretching across the gentler slopes, the local economy has diversified, leaning more towards smaller businesses and service industries. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a quiet pride in the enduring spirit of East Douglas, where the echoes of its industrial past mingle with the peaceful rhythm of everyday life.

About This East Douglas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Douglas, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.072319, -71.713402. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on East Douglas and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for East Douglas includes the ZIP code (01516), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment (Douglas School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct East Douglas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.