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Hamilton Massachusetts Map

Explore Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Hamilton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.256205
Longitude	-71.76757
Population	8,200
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	01982, 01936, 01604
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem

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About Hamilton, Massachusetts

Hamilton is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,200. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Hamilton is located at 42.2562°N, 71.7676°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 01982, 01936, 01604.

Hamilton occupies a quiet corner of the landscape where the Miles River winds its way through lush pastures and open fields. It lies 3.0 miles south of Ipswich, MA (from Ipswich, MA: bearing 182°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south of North Shore. The land here feels ancient and settled, defined by the slow, deliberate movement of water and the persistent growth of the natural world. Only three miles away, the Atlantic Ocean exerts a rhythmic pull upon the horizon, bringing a salt-tinged breeze that settles over the meadows each evening. To the west, one might catch a faint, distant silhouette of Bow Ridge, a silent sentinel against the darkening sky. Nearby, the serene waters of Cutler Pond reflect the shifting light of the seasons, providing a sanctuary for birds and a place of stillness for the wandering eye.

Hamilton traces its roots back to early agrarian beginnings, a heritage that remains visible in the expansive, protected grounds of Appleton Farms. This historic PCON serves as a living reminder of the soil’s importance, maintaining the character of a region once defined by the labor of the land. While the economy has evolved beyond simple farming into modern professional spheres, the local reliance on the preservation of open space continues to shape how commerce and daily life intermingle. The proximity to the Atlantic Ocean has always invited a maritime influence, though the interior remains firmly anchored in its pastoral traditions. Even as the modern world accelerates, the legacy of careful stewardship ensures that the local industry respects the boundaries established by the surrounding environment.

Hamilton maintains a cultural identity that favors a quiet, literate grace, often seen in the thoughtful upkeep of its colonial-era architecture. The character of the people is marked by a certain resilience, a quiet strength that mirrors the sturdy granite found in the region’s older foundations. Notable landmarks such as the historic village centers serve as anchors for community gatherings, where the pace of conversation reflects the slow, steady flow of the local creeks. While the town is modest in its public displays, it has been home to individuals like the writer John Updike, whose work captured the subtle nuances of human experience with profound clarity. On clear days, the atmosphere feels charged with a sense of continuity, as if the past and present were merely different currents moving through the same deep, encompassing river.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 078° E
Alden Digital Planetarium (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 004° N
The Explorer Express Train (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 004° N
Rice Square School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 219° SW
Quinsigamond State Park (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 076° E
Henry Billings Memorial (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 268° W
Roosevelt School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 1.0 mi, 155° SE
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 187° S
Cristoforo Columbo Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 309° NW
Stone Griffins (Lion Gate) (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 308° NW
Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse Fire Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 282° W
Cristoforo Colombo (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 285° W
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Santuary (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 191° S
Worcester Wall (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 272° W
Oak Street Water Basin Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.7 mi, 077° E
ArtsWorcester (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 278° W
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.9 mi, 280° W
Franklin Square Salon Gallery (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 280° W
Major Taylor Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 301° NW
Worcester Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 288° W
Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 226° SW
Salisbury Mansion (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 302° NW
Worcester Art Museum (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 304° NW
Mine Shaft (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 003° N
Brooks Concert Hall (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 240° SW
Upper Perrault Hall (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 303° NW
Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.6 mi, 016° N
Martha Deering Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 149° SE
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 114° SE
Moore State Park (State Park) — 9.7 mi, 294° NW

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