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Grafton Massachusetts Map

Explore Grafton, 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 Grafton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Grafton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.207039
Longitude	-71.685624
Population	18,600
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01519
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester

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About Grafton, Massachusetts

Grafton is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 18,600. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Grafton is located at 42.2070°N, 71.6856°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01519.

Grafton reveals itself through the steady, patient movement of the Quinsigamond River as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 3.9 miles east-northeast of Millbury, MA (from Millbury, MA: bearing 77°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-southeast of Worcester. The terrain surrounding Grafton is defined by inland woods and the quiet presence of Lake Ripple, which reflects the heavy, golden light of late afternoon. Beyond the immediate canopy, the distant silhouette of High Rocks anchors the horizon, reminding the observer of the vast, quiet space that stretches toward the west. Residents often find solace in the nearby greenery of Upton State Forest, where the air smells of pine needles and damp earth. Every season brings a transformation to the local geography, from the deep, crisp frosts of winter to the vibrant, humid growth of summer.

Grafton holds the weight of its founding within the architecture of its older buildings and the layout of its winding roads. Once a place of agrarian focus, the economy of Grafton shifted with the pulse of industrial change, moving from mills to the diverse professional sectors that define the modern era. The industrious spirit of the past remains, though it now manifests in the refined commerce and specialized manufacturing that support the local livelihood. Economic activity flows with the same persistence as the water at Sutton Falls, sustaining the quiet prosperity of the families who make their lives here. Many people spend their afternoons wandering the grounds of Tree Barn, finding a connection to the land that has supported generations of inhabitants.

Cultural life in Grafton is marked by a deliberate appreciation for tradition, punctuated by the seasonal rhythms of community gatherings and local observances. The character of the populace is grounded and thoughtful, favoring the quiet dignity of a well-tended garden or a local historical display over the clamor of larger urban centers. Visitors sometimes travel to see the unique geological formations at Purgatory Chasm, where the earth seems to have parted to reveal its raw, ancient stone. Notable individuals like the author John Brooks have called this region home, drawing inspiration from the steady, unhurried pace of the inland surroundings. Whether through the quietude of a morning walk or the collective energy of a town event, Grafton maintains a distinct sense of self that feels both enduring and authentic.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Grafton Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.3 mi, 078° E
Forbush Sanctuary (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 040° NE
Grafton Water District (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.4 mi, 255° W
Grafton High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 301° NW
Water District Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.5 mi, 080° E
Open Space (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 057° NE
Blackstone River Land (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 203° SW
Gummere Wood (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 313° NW
Old Black Oak (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 291° W
Meadowbrook Road Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 095° E
Sunrise Drive Subdivision Land (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 192° S
Great Meadows Tax Title Land (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 095° E
Hassanamesit Woods (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 135° SE
Willard House and Clock Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 016° N
Elm Draughthouse Cinema (Cinema) — 3.9 mi, 254° W
Spag's Memorial (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 327° NW
Devil's Corncrib (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 196° S
Fat Man's Misery (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 196° S
Alden Digital Planetarium (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 314° NW
The Explorer Express Train (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 314° NW
Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 290° W
Henry Billings Memorial (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 303° NW
Robert R. Jay Theater (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 339° N
Shrewsbury World War I Memorial (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 346° N
Caffrey family house foundation (1790s) (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 084° E
Shrewsbury Historical Society (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 347° N
Stone Griffins (Lion Gate) (Public Artwork) — 6.5 mi, 309° NW
Brooks Concert Hall (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 290° W
Cantor Art Gallery (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 289° W
Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 171° S

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