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Gardner Massachusetts Map

Explore Gardner, 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 Gardner, Massachusetts

How to Use This Gardner, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.584206
Longitude	-71.988737
Population	21,287
Density	372.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	01440
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester
School District	Gardner School District

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About Gardner, Massachusetts

Gardner is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 21,287. The population density is 372.4 people per km². Gardner is located at 42.5842°N, 71.9887°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Gardner is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 01440.

Gardner occupies a high, inland plateau where the air often carries a crisp, sharpened edge during the long transition into winter. It lies 8.0 miles south-southeast of Winchendon, MA (from Winchendon, MA: bearing 163°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west of Fitchburg.

The landscape is defined by the elevation of Washington Hill, which provides a vantage point over the rugged terrain of the surrounding woodlands. Nearby, the quiet waters of Parker Pond offer a reflective stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic, seasonal flow of Pond Brook. Travelers moving through the region may notice the dense canopy of the Winchendon State Forest, which stands as a dark, evergreen presence just a few miles away. The terrain avoids the flatness of the plains, instead presenting a series of ridges and basins like the distant Rice Meadow that shape the local climate. At the center of daily life, the Gardner Heritage State Park serves as a public space where the terrestrial character of the land remains preserved for all to walk upon.

Gardner earned its reputation as the "Chair City" by anchoring its early economy in the production of fine wooden furniture and industrial craftsmanship. This legacy of labor transformed the local streets, as brick factories once hummed with the steady output of skilled artisans and woodworkers. Over the decades, the economic focus shifted, yet the remnants of that industrious spirit remain visible in the sturdy, red-brick architecture that defines the older districts. The transition from manufacturing to a diversified service economy has altered the daily tempo, yet the town maintains a pragmatic, hardworking identity. Even as modern commerce changes the storefronts, the foundational commitment to local production continues to influence how the people of Gardner view their own potential.

The cultural character of Gardner is defined by a quiet, persistent resilience and a deep-seated appreciation for the traditions of the northern interior. Residents often congregate at the Gardner Heritage State Park for seasonal gatherings, where the sense of neighborly familiarity feels as enduring as the surrounding hills. While the town is modest in its claims, it holds a place in history as the birthplace of the influential singer-songwriter Dave McKenna, whose jazz piano mastery echoed far beyond these borders. Visitors often remark on the particular quality of light at dusk, which turns the gray slate of the rooftops into a soft, muted silver against the darkening sky. Life here moves with a deliberate, unpretentious pace that favors the steady rhythms of the seasons over the frantic pulse of larger urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gardner Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.2 mi, 063° NE
Former Seth Heywood Site (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 156° SE
Gardner High School Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 087° E
Veterans Monument (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 205° SW
Jackson Playground (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 184° S
Elm Street School - Stone Field (Recreation Easement) — 0.6 mi, 150° SE
Bicentennial Giant Chair (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 155° SE
Studio 4 Potters & Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 209° SW
Mount Wachusett Community College Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 007° N
Spanish American War Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 220° SW
Dunn State Park (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 118° SE
Pulaski Playground (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 204° SW
City of Gardner (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.4 mi, 002° N
High Ridge Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 076° E
Art on the Rocks (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 181° S
Camp Collier (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 020° N
Gardner Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.7 mi, 180° S
Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 028° NE
Quag Pond Bog Access (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 124° SE
Yellow Chair (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 154° SE
Giant Shopping Cart (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 124° SE
Schoolboy of 1850 (Public Artwork) — 5.2 mi, 046° NE
New Dawn Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.3 mi, 047° NE
The Painted Goat (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 048° NE
Stratos Dukakis Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 104° E
Old Winchendon Pump House Site (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 343° N
Forest Cove Vista (Viewpoint) — 7.2 mi, 341° N
Painted Rock (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 091° E
The Alumni Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 9.2 mi, 087° E
Fisher Museum (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 251° W

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