Explore Lynnfield, 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 Lynnfield, 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 Lynnfield.
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 | Lynnfield |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.538984 |
| Longitude | -71.048108 |
| Population | 13,000 |
| Density | 509.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 01940 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Salem |
| School District | Lynnfield School District |
Lynnfield stretches across a landscape defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Beaverdam Brook as it winds through the quiet terrain. It lies 2.6 miles north-northeast of Wakefield, MA (from Wakefield, MA: bearing 29°T), and is situated 7.1 miles northwest of Lynn. The ground rises toward the distant silhouette of Bow Ridge, which anchors the horizon in a sharp, granite-hued profile. Only a short journey separates the land from the vast, salt-scented presence of the Atlantic Ocean, where the tides exert a subtle influence on the shifting evening air. Near the center of the landscape, the calm surface of Pillings Pond reflects the changing seasons, offering a still counterpoint to the movement of the nearby waterways. Residents often gather at the Lynnfield Junior High School Athletic Fields, a wide expanse of green that serves as a common ground for the neighborhood.
Agriculture and early settlement once shaped the character of Lynnfield, leaving behind a legacy of stone walls that mark the edges of old pastures. Over the years, the local economy transitioned from these agrarian roots into a modern landscape of professional services and suburban commerce. Small industries and businesses now populate the transit corridors, reflecting a shift toward the interconnected markets of the modern era. The history of the place remains etched in the architecture of its older homes, which stand as quiet observers of the town’s gradual, measured growth. Even as the pace of life accelerates, the rhythm of the daily commute suggests a population deeply engaged with the broader regional economy.
Cultural life in Lynnfield centers on a shared appreciation for community traditions and the quiet dignity of a well-maintained neighborhood. The spirit of the place is perhaps most visible during local gatherings, where the focus remains on the civic life and school events that define the calendar. While the area is largely residential, it has served as a home for individuals like the professional baseball player Steve Lomasney, who represents the athletic dedication found in many local youth programs. Landmarks are defined by their utility and history, serving as practical nodes where residents interact and organize their days. The atmosphere retains a sense of purpose and calm, favoring a life that values the stillness of a morning walk near the water or the camaraderie of a Friday night game.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 42.538984, -71.048108. 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 Lynnfield includes the ZIP code (01940), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment (Lynnfield School District).
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. |