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Fitchburg Massachusetts Map

Explore Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg, Massachusetts

How to Use This Fitchburg, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.601977
Longitude	-71.81587
Population	41,946
Density	582.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	01420
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester
School District	Fitchburg School District

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About Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Fitchburg is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 41,946. The population density is 582.1 people per km². Fitchburg is located at 42.6020°N, 71.8159°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Fitchburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 01420.

Fitchburg occupies a landscape defined by the persistent flow of the North Nashua River, which carves a path through the uneven terrain. It lies 4.0 miles west of Lunenburg, MA (from Lunenburg, MA: bearing 259°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-northwest of Leominster. The regional character is shaped by the presence of Fitchburg State Forest, where the dense canopy offers a quiet respite just three miles from the main thoroughfares. To the west, the distant outline of Demadale Ridge breaks the horizon, providing a sense of scale to the surrounding woodlands. Residents often find stillness at Marshall Reservoir, a body of water that reflects the shifting colors of the canopy throughout the changing seasons. The local topography is anchored by Monument Park, a central space that serves as a focal point for the daily movement of people and commerce.

Fitchburg emerged as a center for manufacturing, drawing its vitality from the water power provided by the nearby river. Early industrial efforts focused on paper production and the textile trade, industries that left a distinct mark on the architecture and street layout of the locality. As the economy transitioned over time, the emphasis shifted toward education and modern services, though the legacy of the old mills remains visible in the sturdy brick structures that line the riverbanks. The labor of previous generations created a foundation that continues to influence the rhythm of the local economy today. This history of production fostered a resilient atmosphere, where the focus remains on practical work and the steady development of regional resources.

Fitchburg maintains a cultural identity rooted in its academic presence, most notably through the influence of Fitchburg State University. The institution serves as a cornerstone for the local populace, bringing a diverse energy to the public spaces and annual gatherings that define the communal calendar. Among the notable figures who have spent time here, the photographer Ansel Adams is perhaps the most recognized, having attended school in the area during his youth. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, punctuated by seasonal events held in the open air of Monument Park. The spirit of the locality is quiet and industrious, favoring a grounded perspective that values the connection between the people and the land they inhabit.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — locality lies within
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.6 mi, 168° S
Saima Park (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 036° NE
Fitchburg Creamery (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 085° E
The Alumni Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 151° SE
City Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.0 mi, 358° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 168° S
Rollstone Hill Rock Walk (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 154° SE
Painted Rock (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 170° S
Gallery Marquee (Gallery) — 1.4 mi, 152° SE
Putnam Pond (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 103° E
Steam Turbine Monument (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 152° SE
Coolidge Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 102° E
Scripture Hill Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 007° N
Fitchburg Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.9 mi, 333° NW
Coggshall Rock Ledges & Cliffs (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 166° S
Whale Rock (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 163° S
Moses' Rock (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 167° S
Willard Brook State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 036° NE
Stratos Dukakis Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 217° SW
Art on the Rocks (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 150° SE
The Painted Goat (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 296° NW
New Dawn Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 296° NW
Schoolboy of 1850 (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 295° NW
Granite Water Trough (Viewpoint) — 5.8 mi, 157° SE
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation (State Park) — 7.5 mi, 209° SW
Gardner Cinemas (Cinema) — 9.3 mi, 252° W
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.0 mi, 115° SE · 3,392 acres
Old Winchendon Pump House Site (Historic Ruins) — 12.0 mi, 296° NW
Brother's Shop (Historic Ruins) — 13.9 mi, 111° E

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