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Lawrence Massachusetts Map

Explore Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, Massachusetts

How to Use This Lawrence, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.707035
Longitude	-71.163114
Population	89,143
Density	4965.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	01840, 01841, 01842, 01843
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem
School District	Lawrence School District

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About Lawrence, Massachusetts

Lawrence is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 89,143. The population density is 4965.8 people per km². Lawrence is located at 42.7070°N, 71.1631°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lawrence is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 01840, 01841, 01842.

Lawrence occupies a rugged stretch of land defined by the persistent flow of the North Canal, which cuts through the urban grid with quiet, industrial purpose. It lies 1.5 miles west-northwest of North Andover, MA (from North Andover, MA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 6.5 miles southwest of Merrimack Valley. The terrain rises steadily toward the modest elevation of Prospect Hill, a landmark that provides a vantage point over the brick architecture below. Beyond the immediate developed blocks, the landscape is marked by the quiet presence of Stevens Pond, where the water often reflects the heavy, gray skies of the late afternoon. Lawrence feels grounded by this topography, a place where the air carries the weight of the interior plains rather than the moisture of the distant, invisible coast.

Lawrence emerged from the vision of planners who sought to harness the power of the water to drive the massive mills that once dominated the regional economy. The construction of the North Canal provided the necessary energy to transform the area into a powerhouse of textile manufacturing during the nineteenth century. Workers arrived from across the globe to build the dense housing blocks and expansive factory structures that still characterize the skyline. This period of rapid expansion established Lawrence as a center of labor history, shaping the identity of the people who labored within the red-brick walls.

Economic life in Lawrence today has moved beyond the era of the great mills, shifting toward a diverse array of modern services and light manufacturing. Infrastructure remains a vital component of local success, with rail lines and road networks connecting the workforce to the broader regional economy. Educational institutions, including branches of the public university system, provide a pathway for students to acquire the skills necessary for contemporary technical and professional roles. Lawrence maintains a steady, industrious pace, balancing the preservation of its historic industrial architecture with the demands of a changing, modern marketplace.

Lawrence hosts the Lawrence Heritage State Park, an essential public space that preserves the narrative of the workers who once fueled the local economy through their daily efforts. Cultural life is defined by vibrant festivals that celebrate the diverse heritage of the residents, bringing color and music to the streets throughout the warmer months. While the city does not host major professional sports franchises, the high school athletic programs remain a focal point for civic pride and community gathering. The poet Robert Frost once resided in the region, drawing inspiration from the quiet, unyielding character of the landscape that continues to define the spirit of Lawrence to this day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lawrence Heritage State Park (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 093° E
Lawrence Boys Club (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 216° SW
Geisler Memorial Pool (State Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 084° E
Wetherbee School (Recreation Easement) — 0.9 mi, 194° S
Lawrence Riverfront State Park (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 209° SW
Costello Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 126° SE
Shawsheen Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 132° SE
John P. Kane Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 143° SE
Old machinery exhibit (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 101° E
Ampitheater Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 147° SE
Lake Cochichewick (State Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 080° E
The Bridge (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 123° SE
Phillips Brooks Statue (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 122° SE
Stevens Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 114° SE
Bulrushes Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 103° E
Bicentennial Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 157° SE
Steinbeck Theater (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 159° S
Tang Theater (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 159° S
Salem Transportation Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 327° NW
Buttonwoods Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 047° NE
Long Marsh Elevated Boardwalk (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 102° E
Rocky Hill Road Reservation (Nature Reserve) — 6.9 mi, 160° S
Trinity Stadium (Stadium) — 7.1 mi, 058° NE
Kiddie Canoes (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 324° NW
Whac A Mole (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 324° NW
Skeeball (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 324° NW
Bonanza (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 324° NW
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.4 mi, 214° SW · 7,706 acres
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.2 mi, 079° E · 14k acres

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