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.
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.
| City | Ludlow |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Hampden County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.239815 |
| Longitude | -71.848128 |
| Population | 21,600 |
| Density | 680.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 01603, 01056 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Springfield |
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.
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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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |