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Gloucester Massachusetts Map

Explore Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, Massachusetts

How to Use This Gloucester, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.62885
Longitude	-70.685875
Population	29,729
Density	438.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	01930, 01931
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem
School District	Gloucester School District

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About Gloucester, Massachusetts

Gloucester is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 29,729. The population density is 438.1 people per km². Gloucester is located at 42.6288°N, 70.6859°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Gloucester is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 01930, 01931.

Gloucester defines the rugged edge where the land yields to the vast, shifting expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 4.2 miles west-southwest of Cape Ann, MA (from Cape Ann, MA: bearing 237°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east of Hamilton. Granite headlands rise sharply above the surf, marking a boundary where the salt spray carries a cold, bracing clarity across the landscape. Inland, the quiet waters of Babson Reservoir provide a still counterpoint to the restless tides, while the winding path of Mill River cuts through the verdant terrain. Travelers may find solace within the quiet expanse of Unkown Park, or gaze toward the distant silhouette of The Stone Wall that anchors the horizon to the west. On clear days, the jagged shape of Black Rock stands isolated against the water, a silent sentinel watching over the rhythmic pulse of the harbor.

Gloucester emerged from the sea, its foundations laid by those who recognized the immense wealth hidden beneath the gray, churning waves. This industry transformed the local economy into a powerhouse of maritime trade, where the harvest of the deep dictated the cycles of daily life. Generations of families built their livelihoods upon the docks, turning the harbor into a center of commercial resilience that persists even as the modern world shifts. Though the demands of the global market have altered the pace of production, the spirit of the industry remains tied to the harbor’s deep-water berths. The landscape bears witness to this long endurance, where the remnants of maritime labor inform the practical, unadorned character of the streets.

Gloucester holds a distinct cultural identity, shaped by the persistent presence of the ocean and the diverse communities that have long called these shores home. The Fisherman’s Memorial stands as a somber, iconic landmark, honoring those who have been claimed by the currents that define the region. Local events often center on the water, reflecting a communal devotion to the traditions that have sustained the population for centuries. Figures such as the writer T.S. Eliot once found inspiration in the atmospheric light and the austere beauty of this coast, leaving a mark on the artistic legacy of the area. Life here moves with a deliberate, salt-crusted focus, favoring the quiet contemplation of the tides over the frantic speed of the interior.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Omaley School (Recreation Easement) — 0.3 mi, 087° E
Essex County Greenbelt Association (Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 249° W
Camp Spindrift (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 289° W
Beeman School (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 048° NE
Dogtown Area (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.9 mi, 070° E
Gloucester Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.0 mi, 305° NW
Wingaersheek Beach (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 357° N
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 160° S
Fishermen's Wives Memorial (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 157° SE
Help Mother (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 089° E
North Shore Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.5 mi, 159° S
Get A Job (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 090° E
Ten Pound Island Lighthouse (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 148° SE
Be True (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 089° E
Be Clean (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 088° E
Coast Guard Aviation Monument (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 146° SE
Cape Ann Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 130° SE
Eagle Rock (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 280° W
Whitemore Salt Marsh (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 324° NW
Cross Site (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 278° W
Annisquam Exchange and Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 1.9 mi, 012° N
State Fish Pier (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 123° SE
Beauport Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 153° SE
Cape Ann Community Cinema (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 059° NE
Little Arts Cinema (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 061° NE
La Mer (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 060° NE
Art Nook Gallery (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 059° NE
Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 273° W
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.8 mi, 321° NW · 14k acres
Gerry E. Studds/Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 7.0 mi, 140° SE

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