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Franklin Massachusetts Map

Explore Franklin, 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 Franklin, Massachusetts

How to Use This Franklin, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.083431
Longitude	-71.396725
Population	33,800
Density	750.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02038
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Dedham

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About Franklin, Massachusetts

Franklin is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 33,800. The population density is 750.0 people per km². Franklin is located at 42.0834°N, 71.3967°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02038.

Franklin reveals itself through a landscape defined by quiet inland contours and the subtle movement of inland water. It lies 3.7 miles west-northwest of Wrentham, MA (from Wrentham, MA: bearing 288°T), and is situated 8.2 miles northeast of Woonsocket. Franklin maintains a distinct character shaped by the proximity of Mine Brook, which drifts through the terrain only a mile away. The environment remains deeply rooted in the terrestrial, far removed from the volatility of the coast, as the Franklin Reservoirs offer a still, reflective presence just a mile from the center. Beyond the immediate development, the horizon is quietly marked by the silhouette of Satans Kingdom, while the dense growth of Wrentham State Forest provides a sprawling backdrop of timber and shade. Within the local borders, Theron Metcalf Field serves as a vital expanse for recreation, anchoring the daily life of residents in a space that feels both open and intimate.

Franklin traces its origins to a legacy of colonial settlement that eventually transitioned into a hub of mid-century industrial productivity. During its development, the economy relied heavily upon the steady output of textile mills and paper manufacturing, which utilized the local waterways for power and transport. This industrial momentum helped refine a local work ethic that favored precision and the steady expansion of regional trade. Today, the economic landscape has shifted toward professional services and technology, yet the physical remnants of its manufacturing roots remain visible in the architecture of older commercial districts. The transition from heavy industry to a modern commercial base has been managed with a deliberate pace, ensuring that the infrastructure supports both long-standing businesses and new, smaller ventures.

Franklin maintains a cultural identity built upon a foundation of intellectual curiosity and civic participation. The presence of the first public library in the country remains a focal point of pride, reflecting a historical commitment to literacy and the exchange of ideas. Among the figures associated with the wider region, the statesman Benjamin Franklin famously donated a collection of books that helped establish this early intellectual tradition. Public life is punctuated by seasonal gatherings and community events held at Theron Metcalf Field, which draw neighbors together under the changing light of the seasons. The local atmosphere is defined by a measured, thoughtful cadence, where the influence of the past informs the quiet, practical progression of the present day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Theron Metcalf Field (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 181° S
Franklin Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 257° W
Fletcher Field (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 190° S
Franklin Town Common (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 325° NW
Horace Mann Middle School Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 314° NW
Birthplace of Horace Mann (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 108° E
Parmenter School (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 178° S
Franklin State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 266° W
Franklin Woods Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 351° N
Wrentham Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.1 mi, 115° SE
Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 349° N
Spruce St Well 2 (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.2 mi, 080° E
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 198° S
William Herbert Sweatt Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 108° E
Sunset Ledge (Viewpoint) — 5.8 mi, 109° E
Cumberlandite (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 209° SW
Odd Fellow Gallery (Gallery) — 6.4 mi, 316° NW
Old Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 342° N
Tom Brady (Public Artwork) — 6.8 mi, 085° E
ConnectEd & Inspired (Arts Centre) — 6.9 mi, 296° NW
Milford Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 296° NW
Anthony J. Rezza Memorial Sitting Area Plaque (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 146° SE
Cassidy Farm Conservation Land (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 014° N
Dewey Farm Conservation Land (Nature Reserve) — 7.3 mi, 013° N
Chattering Rock (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 322° NW
Orpehum Theatre (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 099° E
Route One Cinema Pub (Cinema) — 7.7 mi, 153° SE
Teetering Rock (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 320° NW
Museum of Work and Culture (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 227° SW
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 239° SW

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