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Ludlow Massachusetts Map

Explore Ludlow, 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 Ludlow, Massachusetts

How to Use This Ludlow, Massachusetts Map

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

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.

CityLudlow
StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyHampden County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude42.239815
Longitude-71.848128
Population21,600
Density680.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Codes01603, 01056
Area Code339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County SeatSpringfield

About Ludlow, Massachusetts

Ludlow is a locality in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 21,600. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Ludlow is located at 42.2398°N, 71.8481°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 01603, 01056.

Ludlow reveals its character through the steady, insistent flow of the Chicopee River as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 3.4 miles northwest of Wilbraham, MA (from Wilbraham, MA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 7.1 miles northeast of Springfield. The terrain unfolds in modest, quiet stretches of earth, rising toward the distant silhouette of Sunset Ridge where the light catches the trees in the late afternoon. Visitors often find a sense of stillness at Wood Pond, a quiet body of water that mirrors the changing sky just a short distance away. Within the center of the landscape, Wallamanumps Falls provides a rhythmic, percussive backdrop to the local environment. Whitney Park serves as a central green space, offering a place for the community to gather under the expansive, inland canopy of the region.

Ludlow emerged from the strength of its industrial heritage, moving from early agrarian roots into a period of significant manufacturing prominence. The local economy was long anchored by the production of jute and textiles, which brought a distinct industrious spirit to the inhabitants. Over time, the mills that once defined the horizon transitioned into new roles, adapting the sturdy brick architecture to serve modern commercial needs. This evolution reflects a persistent work ethic that remains visible in the tidy, orderly maintenance of local business districts. Today, the economic landscape balances these historical foundations with diverse small-scale enterprises that keep the local pulse steady and productive.

Cultural identity in Ludlow is deeply influenced by a diverse heritage that honors the traditions of its founding families and those who arrived later to work the looms. Local events bring neighbors together in public spaces, fostering a communal atmosphere that thrives during the warmer months of the year. Landmarks such as the historic mill buildings serve as reminders of the past, standing as heavy, grounded witnesses to the passage of time. While the pace of daily life is measured and deliberate, it remains open to the quiet beauty of the changing seasons across the fields. The town maintains a grounded, unpretentious character, where the focus remains on the integrity of the neighborhood and the simple continuity of life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Goddard Memorial (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 294° NW
  • Ty Cobb Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 178° S
  • Kettle Brook Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 246° SW
  • Marois Property (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 308° NW
  • Coombs Memorial (Worcester Firemen's Monument) (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 098° E
  • Orthodox Altar (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 119° SE
  • Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 103° E
  • Columbus Park Elementary School (Recreation Easement) — 1.1 mi, 041° NE
  • Julia Bancroft Elementary School Field (Recreation Easement) — 1.4 mi, 170° S
  • Rockland Road Conservation Land (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 151° SE
  • University Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 062° NE
  • Hadwen House Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 1.5 mi, 034° NE
  • Daniels Theater (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 059° NE
  • Cinema 360 (Cinema) — 1.6 mi, 061° NE
  • Michelson Theater (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 056° NE
  • Water District Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.6 mi, 148° SE
  • Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.8 mi, 146° SE
  • Cantor Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 092° E
  • Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 007° N
  • Path Continues (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 262° W
  • Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 095° E
  • Franklin Square Salon Gallery (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 058° NE
  • The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 057° NE
  • Worcester Wall (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 064° NE
  • Worcester Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 052° NE
  • Upper Perrault Hall (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 041° NE
  • Salisbury Mansion (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 046° NE
  • Quinsigamond State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 062° NE
  • Moose Hill Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 300° NW
  • Moore State Park (State Park) — 6.9 mi, 317° NW

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About This Ludlow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ludlow, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 42.239815, -71.848128. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Ludlow includes the ZIP code (01603, 01056), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Hampden County (Springfield), and school district assignment.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.