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Freetown Massachusetts Map

Explore Freetown, 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 Freetown, Massachusetts

How to Use This Freetown, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.761971
Longitude	-71.014118
Population	9,200
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02717
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Taunton

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About Freetown, Massachusetts

Freetown is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Freetown is located at 41.7620°N, 71.0141°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02717.

Freetown occupies a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of dense woodlands and the subtle, cooling influence of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. It lies 5.9 miles east of Somerset, MA (from Somerset, MA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-southeast of Bristol. The terrain remains largely shaped by the rugged character of Beals Ledge, which rises to the west as a constant, stoic presence on the horizon. Residents often find solace in the tranquility of Twinings Pond, where the water reflects the changing seasons with a mirror-like clarity. Fall Brook winds through the lowlands, providing a rhythmic cadence to the natural surroundings that feels both ancient and enduring. Because Freetown encompasses the protected boundaries of Elementary School, the land retains a sense of preserved stillness that defines the local atmosphere. The air here holds a crisp, maritime quality, carrying the faint scent of salt from the coast nine miles away.

Freetown traces its origins to the labor of early settlers who recognized the value of the surrounding timber and fertile soil. The local economy evolved from these agrarian roots into a diverse collection of small-scale industries that have long sustained the families of the region. Much of the area's character is tied to the Freetown Fall River State Forest, which serves as a vital anchor for both regional ecology and the wood-based trades that once fueled local commerce. While modern commerce has shifted, the legacy of these industrious beginnings remains visible in the sturdy architecture and the practical, grounded nature of the residents. Proximity to Assonet Bay and Lewis Island has historically encouraged a maritime connection, linking the inland work of the forest to the wider world of trade. Today, the economy balances this traditional heritage with the steady, quiet growth of a modern New England municipality.

The cultural identity of Freetown is reflected in the deliberate, thoughtful pace of life that persists in its quiet corners and public spaces. Local events often center around the shared stewardship of the land, drawing people together to celebrate the changing colors of the forest or the seasonal cycles of the coast. While the world may turn quickly elsewhere, Freetown maintains a specific, literate independence that prizes the quiet observation of its natural surroundings. Notable individuals such as the historical figure Earl Silas Tupper, the inventor who revolutionized household storage, claimed roots in this area, leaving a mark of ingenuity on the broader culture. Landmarks here are defined less by grand monuments and more by the enduring quiet of the woods and the consistent flow of local waterways. Every afternoon, the light filters through the canopy in a way that suggests a profound, unhurried connection between the inhabitants and their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Elementary School (Recreation Easement) — locality lies within
Helicopter Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 002° N
Freetown-Fall River State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.3 mi, 054° NE
Copicut Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 195° S
Freetown Swamp Wma (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 335° NW
Chace Farms Conservation Area (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 057° NE
Apponquet Regional High School (Recreation Easement) — 2.3 mi, 037° NE
Great Cedar Swamp (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 027° NE
Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 219° SW
Watuppa Reservation (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.7 mi, 225° SW
Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 149° SE
Path Continues (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 174° S
Esker (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 174° S
Wernick Farm Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.3 mi, 199° S
Dighton Rock State Park (State Park) — 5.5 mi, 308° NW
Acushnet Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 131° SE
Brian Fox Studios (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 248° W
Commonwealth Park "Green Monstah" Mural (Public Artwork) — 7.9 mi, 248° W
Wildcat Rock (Viewpoint) — 8.9 mi, 268° W
Picture Show at SouthCoast Marketplace (Cinema) — 9.6 mi, 230° SW
New Bedford Art Museum (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 153° SE
TL6 the Gallery (Gallery) — 9.9 mi, 153° SE
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 152° SE
Mariner's Home (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 152° SE
Seamen's Bethel (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 152° SE
National Lightship Sailors Memorial (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 152° SE
Old Colony History Museum (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 339° N
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 11.5 mi, 166° S
Judith Klein Art Gallery (Gallery) — 11.5 mi, 155° SE
Battery Milliken (Historic Castle / Fort) — 12.7 mi, 155° SE

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