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Leicester Massachusetts Map

Explore Leicester, 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 Leicester, Massachusetts

How to Use This Leicester, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.245926
Longitude	-71.908684
Population	11,000
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01524
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester

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About Leicester, Massachusetts

Leicester is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 11,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Leicester is located at 42.2459°N, 71.9087°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01524.

Leicester unfolds across a landscape defined by the persistent flow of Grindstone Brook, which marks the rhythm of the local terrain. It lies 4.3 miles east of Spencer, MA (from Spencer, MA: bearing 88°T), and is situated 5.6 miles west-southwest of Worcester. The water of Grindstone Brook moves quietly through the land, carving a path that connects the local fields to the broader, inland topography. Residents find respite at the edge of Sargent Pond, where the light at dusk settles in long, amber streaks across the water’s surface. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the silhouette of High Rocks dominates the distant horizon, anchoring the view with its rugged, immovable presence. To the west, the expanse of Spencer State Forest offers a dense canopy of timber, while the School Fields remain a central clearing for those seeking open ground. Further afield, the landscape deepens toward the expanse of Pleasant Valley, creating a varied terrain of woodlands and clearings that defines the regional character.

Leicester traces its origins to an era of colonial expansion, where the economy was initially anchored by the labor of the mill and the forge. Over time, the local industries pivoted toward small-scale manufacturing and agriculture, utilizing the natural resources found within the immediate vicinity to sustain a modest, self-reliant commerce. The steady presence of the brook once powered the machinery that kept the local economy in motion, leaving behind a legacy of industrial persistence that still informs the current character of the place. Modern livelihoods remain tied to this history of quiet production, as the community maintains a focus on regional trade and localized services. Even as the nature of work has shifted, the underlying fiber of the economy retains a sturdy, pragmatic quality that reflects its long-standing commitment to resilience.

Leicester fosters a culture of quiet observation, where the passage of time is marked more by the changing seasons than by the rush of modern life. Notable landmarks, including the historic structures that line the main thoroughfares, act as anchors for a community that values its connection to the past. The Cascade offers a singular, vertical movement of water that draws those who appreciate the subtle, unadorned beauty of the local environment. Residents often gather for seasonal events that celebrate the specific harvest and climate of the region, ensuring that the local spirit remains grounded and connected. While individuals of broad fame have occasionally passed through or emerged from these environs, the true character of the place resides in the collective experience of its people. Daily existence here persists with a deliberate, steady pace, emphasizing the importance of the land and the endurance of those who cultivate it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

School Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.3 mi, 026° NE
Russell Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 124° SE
Hillcrest Country Club (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.5 mi, 156° SE
School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.6 mi, 002° N
Frank Cooke Forest (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 030° NE
Path Continues (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 161° S
Deer Stand (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 257° W
Burncoat Park/Town Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 265° W
Dead End (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 275° W
Path Contiunes (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 275° W
Green (Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 256° W
Deed Rock (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 073° E
Goddard Memorial (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 096° E
Moose Hill Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 324° NW
Spencer State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 3.0 mi, 257° W
Indian Amphitheater (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 030° NE
Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 064° NE
"the Living Room" (Historic Ruins) — 3.7 mi, 257° W
Fuller Theater (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 065° NE
Hadwen House Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 078° E
Orthodox Altar (Public Artwork) — 4.1 mi, 103° E
Coombs Memorial (Worcester Firemen's Monument) (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 098° E
Bennett Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 201° S
Cinema 360 (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 086° E
Moore State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 335° NW
Cantor Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 096° E
Wachusett Reservoir Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 5.2 mi, 002° N
Worcester Historical Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 076° E
Franklin Square Salon Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 079° E
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 079° E

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