Groton Massachusetts Map

About Groton, Massachusetts

Groton is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 11,400. The population density is 155.0 people per km². Groton is located at 42.6112°N, 71.5745°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1450.

Groton unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and verdant woodlands, a place where the sky seems to stretch a little further, touched by the crisp, clear air of New England. It lies 10.6 miles west of Chelmsford, MA (from Chelmsford, MA: bearing 274°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west-north-west of Westford. The terrain, a gentle swell and dip of glacial deposits, cradles a mosaic of open fields, interspersed with groves of oak and pine that whisper secrets on the breeze. Here, the Pepperell Brook and Nashua River tributaries carve their patient paths, their waters reflecting the changing moods of the heavens above, a constant, quiet presence in the life of the place. In the late afternoon, as the sun dips towards the horizon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the stone walls and weathered barns in a warm, ephemeral glow that speaks of enduring peace. The history of Groton is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of its founding, a legacy still visible in the enduring farms and the quiet dignity of its older homes. For generations, this land has sustained its people through the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a rhythm of the seasons that has shaped the character of its inhabitants. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the enduring strength of Groton lies in its connection to the land and the enduring sense of community fostered by its shared past. The town's educational institutions, particularly its renowned preparatory schools, draw a distinct intellectual current, adding a layer of scholarly gravitas to the rural charm, a subtle counterpoint to the rusticity of the surrounding countryside.

About This Groton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Groton, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.611201, -71.574512. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Groton and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Groton includes the ZIP code (01450), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Groton-Dunstable School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Groton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.