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Malden Massachusetts Map

Explore Malden, 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 Malden, Massachusetts

How to Use This Malden, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.425096
Longitude	-71.066163
Population	66,263
Density	5072.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	02148
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge
School District	Malden School District

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About Malden, Massachusetts

Malden is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 66,263. The population density is 5072.2 people per km². Malden is located at 42.4251°N, 71.0662°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Malden is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 02148.

Malden reveals itself through the winding, rhythmic currents of the Malden River, which slices through the landscape with a quiet, industrial persistence. It lies 1.3 miles north-northwest of Everett, MA (from Everett, MA: bearing 331°T), and is situated 4.5 miles north of Greater Boston. The air here carries a faint, salt-tinged weight, a reminder that the Atlantic Ocean waits just two miles to the east. Within the urban grid, FitzGerald Park provides a necessary exhale, a small green lung amidst the brick and asphalt where the light at dusk catches the leaves in a sudden, sharp clarity. To the north, the elevation slowly climbs toward the Middlesex Fells, while the serene waters of Fellsmere Pond offer a still, reflective contrast to the bustling transit lines that pulse through the core of Malden.

Settlers first arrived here to carve a life from the rugged terrain, transforming the wilderness into a center of colonial trade and agrarian labor. The early years of Malden were defined by the steady work of mills and the slow expansion of homesteads that looked toward the harbor for connection to a wider world. Over the generations, the timbered structures of the past have given way to more permanent masonry, yet the original spirit of the founders remains in the stubborn, industrious character of the streets. Malden grew not by accident, but through the deliberate efforts of those who saw the value in its proximity to the coast and its position as a gateway to the north.

Economic life in Malden thrives on a diverse foundation of local commerce and a robust infrastructure that connects residents to the broader metropolitan corridor. While the heavy manufacturing of previous centuries has faded, the modern landscape is supported by a network of small businesses, professional services, and accessible transit that keeps the pace of daily life brisk and efficient. Though no major universities reside within the immediate city limits, the presence of neighboring academic institutions ensures that the intellectual climate of Malden remains vibrant and well-connected. The infrastructure serves as the connective tissue of the place, allowing the flow of people and goods to mirror the steady, relentless movement of the nearby river.

Cultural expression in Malden is a mosaic of shifting demographics and deep-rooted traditions, often manifesting in the vibrant festivals that animate the public squares during the warmer months. Residents often look toward the nearby Freedom Trail to reconnect with the wider regional narrative, or venture toward the coast to catch a glimpse of Great Island standing sentinel in the distance. While the professional sports teams of the region command the loyalty of the populace, the true character of Malden is found in the quiet pride of its neighborhoods and the persistence of its local landmarks. Individuals of note, such as the writer Erle Stanley Gardner, once walked these streets, their creative output perhaps influenced by the very same gray, Atlantic-influenced skies that hang over Malden today.

Nearby Outdoor Places

FIrst National Bank of Malden (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 313° NW
The First Church in Malden (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 295° NW
Nicholas L. Delano Memorial Fountain (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 298° NW
Lieutenant Dennis C. Holland Memorial Pool (State Resource Management Area) — 0.4 mi, 338° N
Fellsmere Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 288° W
Art Lab Everett (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 164° S
Middlesex Fells Reservation (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 326° NW
Pine Banks Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 356° N
Ziggy's Rock (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 324° NW
Hikmat home (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 157° SE
1899 Mit Observatory Site (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 319° NW
Mystic River Reservation (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 210° SW
Outdoor Movie Screen (Cinema) — 1.9 mi, 147° SE
Follow Your Art (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 360° N
Mystic Musical Fence (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 215° SW
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 2.1 mi, 142° SE
AMC Assembly Row 12 (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 198° S
LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Theme Park) — 2.2 mi, 198° S
Stone Chimney (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 332° NW
Pickerel Rock (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 313° NW
Silver mine (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 303° NW
Remis Sculpture Gallery (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 242° SW
Balch Arena Theater (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 242° SW

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