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Holden Massachusetts Map

Explore Holden, 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 Holden, Massachusetts

How to Use This Holden, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.351759
Longitude	-71.863406
Population	18,600
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01520
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester

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About Holden, Massachusetts

Holden 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. Holden is located at 42.3518°N, 71.8634°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01520.

Holden reveals a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of Warren Tannery Brook as it carves through the quiet terrain. It lies 6.9 miles north-northwest of Worcester, MA (from Worcester, MA: bearing 333°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west-northwest of Shrewsbury. The earth here holds a heavy, ancient quality, where the light at dusk settles long and amber across the fields near the Holden Jr High School Athletic Fields. Only a mile away, the dark, still surface of Bryant Pond reflects the changing seasons, offering a silent mirror to the sky. Far off on the horizon, the sharp, rugged silhouette of High Rocks breaks the line of the sky, serving as a distant sentinel over the inland expanse. Travelers moving through the region might catch glimpses of Pleasant Valley, where the land dips into a verdant, sheltered basin that feels entirely removed from the bustle of modern life.

Holden emerged from a colonial past rooted in industrious labor, transitioning from early agricultural settlements to a place defined by the steady pulse of local commerce. The legacy of water-powered mills once drove the early economy, utilizing the natural energy of the landscape to forge a foundation for future generations. Today, the economy leans toward a quiet professional stability, sustained by residents who commute to nearby hubs while maintaining a rooted presence in the local soil. The spirit of the place remains tied to the capacity for hard, purposeful work, a trait that has persisted since the first fences were laid. Even as industry evolves, the core of Holden remains steady, valuing a deliberate pace of life that prizes substance over superficial growth.

Cultural life in Holden finds its expression in the communal gathering spaces and the shared traditions that mark the passing of the year. The Holden Jr High School Athletic Fields serve as a focal point for the town, where the energy of youth and the support of neighbors animate the grounds during seasonal games. Residents often find respite in the quiet trails that lead toward the deeper greenery of Oakham State Forest, where the air grows cool and dense with the scent of pine. The Cascade, located five miles away, provides a singular, fleeting beauty as water spills over stone, a small but profound natural feature that draws those seeking a moment of reflection. Among those who have called this region home, the notable inventor and pioneer of the liquid-fueled rocket, Robert Goddard, remains a figure of immense significance, his legacy of innovation echoing the quiet, persistent ambition found in the local character.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Davis Hill Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 030° NE
Wachusett Regional High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 256° W
White Oak Land Conservation Society (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 288° W
Wachusett Reservoir Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.9 mi, 087° E
Eagle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 277° W
Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 025° NE
Quabbin Aqueduct (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.2 mi, 020° N
Conservation Land (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 316° NW
Cousins' Rock (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 172° S
Continues to Tent Platform (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 130° SE
Continues to Marchen Drive (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 127° SE
Poutwater Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 028° NE
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 301° NW
Vernal Pools (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 125° SE
Harrington Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.1 mi, 143° SE
1954 Tornado Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 126° SE
Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 230° SW
Indian Amphitheater (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 188° S
Moore State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 247° SW
Greendale Eagle (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 137° SE
Krikorian Gallery (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 150° SE
Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 170° S
Fuller Theater (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 169° S
Upper Perrault Hall (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 151° SE
Tremont Columns (Public Artwork) — 6.1 mi, 151° SE
Worcester Art Museum (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 150° SE
Salisbury Mansion (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 150° SE
Major Taylor Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 150° SE
Hadwen House Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 166° S
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation (State Park) — 7.9 mi, 333° NW

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