Lowell Massachusetts Map

About Lowell, Massachusetts

Lowell is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 118,368, Lowell is a major urban centre in Massachusetts. The population density is 3256.6 people per km². Lowell is located at 42.6334°N, 71.3162°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1851.

Lowell, Massachusetts, unfolds across a terrain shaped by the Merrimack and Concord Rivers, their confluence a constant murmur beneath the city's brick edifices. It lies 2.7 miles south-south-west of Dracut, MA (from Dracut, MA: bearing 196°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-south-west of Lawrence. This geography has long dictated its destiny, from the indigenous peoples who first navigated its waterways to the ambitious industrialists who harnessed its power. Lowell rose to prominence as a textile manufacturing hub, a testament to the ingenuity and labor that fueled the Industrial Revolution, drawing waves of immigrants seeking opportunity. The very air, once thick with the scent of cotton dust, now carries a different kind of energy, a blend of historical resonance and contemporary life, where the river's flow remains a timeless counterpoint to the city's evolving economy. The cultural spirit of Lowell is a rich weave of its immigrant past and its present-day vibrancy, a place where stories of generations past still echo in the mill buildings. Notable landmarks like the Lowell National Historical Park preserve the memory of its industrial might, while the University of Massachusetts Lowell contributes a youthful dynamism. The city has been home to figures who have left indelible marks, from the poet Jack Kerouac, whose prose captured the restless soul of America, to Olympic athletes who have achieved international acclaim. While Lowell may not boast professional sports teams of national renown, its community rallies with a fierce local pride during its many festivals and events, celebrating the diverse heritage that makes Lowell a place of enduring character and quiet strength.

About This Lowell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lowell, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.633425, -71.316172. 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 Lowell and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Lowell includes the ZIP code (01851), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Lowell 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 Lowell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.