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Groton Massachusetts Map

Explore Groton, 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 Groton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Groton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.611201
Longitude	-71.574512
Population	1,353
Density	312.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	01450, 01470, 01471
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge
School District	Groton-Dunstable School District

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About Groton, Massachusetts

Groton is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,353. The population density is 312.4 people per km². Groton is located at 42.6112°N, 71.5745°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 01450, 01470, 01471.

Groton emerges from the quiet landscape of north-central Massachusetts, characterized by its inland position far removed from any maritime influence. It lies 3.8 miles south of Pepperell, MA (from Pepperell, MA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west-northwest of Westford. The James Brook meanders through this terrain, providing a steady, low-voiced accompaniment to the local topography. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Oak Hill on the horizon, a grounding presence that anchors the view beyond the immediate fields. Martins Pond offers a singular point of reflection, its stillness contrasting with the subtle movement of the nearby woodlands. J Harry Rich State Forest provides a dense canopy of growth, while the Old Cemetery remains a quiet, historic presence at the center of the land.

Groton traces its roots to a seventeenth-century settlement, evolving from an agrarian outpost into a place defined by its long-standing commitment to education and land preservation. The local economy transitioned over generations from early mill-driven production to a modern landscape of professional services and small-scale enterprise. Agriculture still leaves a mark upon the soil, with remnants of orchards and meadows persisting amidst modern development. Industry here favors the measured pace of knowledge-based work, reflecting a shift away from the heavy manufacturing that once defined larger regional centers. The rhythm of daily commerce follows a trajectory set by those who value the quiet persistence of local business over the rapid expansion of urban sprawl.

Groton maintains a character shaped by its intellectual heritage and an enduring respect for its physical boundaries. The Old Cemetery serves as a poignant landmark, marking the generations who laid the foundation for the current cultural climate. Notable figures like the late conservationist and author William Sargent have left an impression on the local consciousness, advocating for the careful stewardship of the land. Seasonal events bring the residents together, fostering a sense of continuity that bypasses the noise of larger, more frantic districts. Visitors may travel ten miles to witness the water cascading over Wicassic Falls, a reminder of the raw, unhurried energy present in the wider region. Life in Groton operates with a deliberate, steady composure, favoring the depth of local connection over the fleeting trends of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nashua River Rail Trail (State Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 204° SW
Amory A. Lawrence Playground (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 163° S
Gold Star Memorial monumen (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 025° NE
911 Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 153° SE
Bates Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 164° S
Sabine Woods (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 222° SW
Forest Bells (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 138° SE
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 2.8 mi, 042° NE
Lost Lake Boat Ramp (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 109° E
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.2 mi, 210° SW · 3,392 acres
Herb house (Historic Ruins) — 5.3 mi, 169° S
Brother's Shop (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 172° S
Unknown Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 192° S
The Cannon Theatre (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 131° SE
Westford Museum (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 107° E
Yudicky Farm - Conservation Area (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 024° NE
Cronin Auditorium (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 184° S
Indian Grinding Stone (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 098° E
Gathering Rocks (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 098° E
Wetlands Overlook Area (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 098° E
Gallery Luxama (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 238° SW
Art on the Rocks (Gallery) — 11.1 mi, 249° W
Hosmer House Museum (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 146° SE
Gallery Marquee (Gallery) — 11.8 mi, 261° W
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.9 mi, 109° E · 7,706 acres

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