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Medford Massachusetts Map

Explore Medford, 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 Medford, Massachusetts

How to Use This Medford, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.41843
Longitude	-71.106164
Population	59,659
Density	2843.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	02155, 02153
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge
School District	Medford School District

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About Medford, Massachusetts

Medford is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 59,659. The population density is 2843.8 people per km². Medford is located at 42.4184°N, 71.1062°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Medford is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 02155, 02153.

Medford occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding presence of the Mystic River, which carves a path through the terrain as it inches toward the nearby Atlantic Ocean. It lies 2.1 miles west-southwest of Malden, MA (from Malden, MA: bearing 257°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-northwest of Greater Boston. The ground here holds a quiet intensity, characterized by its proximity to the water and the rising elevations of the Middlesex Fells just a short distance away. At dusk, the light catches the surface of Bellevue Pond, casting long, still shadows across the surrounding earth that suggest a deep, ancient settling of the soil. Beyond the urban edges, the Brooks-Parkhurst Town Forest offers a dense, green reprieve, grounding Medford in a natural stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic, tidal influence of the coast only two miles distant.

Colonists established Medford upon the banks of the river, drawn by the potential for trade and the strategic access to the shipping lanes that would eventually link the settlement to the wider world. The early development of Medford relied heavily on its ability to harness the flow of the Mystic River for industry, transforming the riverside into a bustling center of ship construction and commerce. This foundational era left an indelible mark on the character of the place, imbuing the streets with a sense of enduring purpose that persists long after the original wooden hulls have vanished. Even today, the legacy of those early craftsmen informs the way Medford occupies its space, reflecting a history built on the intersection of maritime ambition and practical, land-based labor.

Economic vitality in Medford now flows through a diverse array of modern industries, supported by robust infrastructure that connects the residents to the broader regional network. The presence of significant academic institutions, most notably Tufts University, ensures that Medford remains a site of intellectual exchange and consistent growth. While the daily commerce of the region relies on contemporary transit and commerce, the underlying strength of the local economy remains tied to the efficient use of the land and the proximity to major metropolitan hubs. Medford maintains a steady, industrious pace, balancing the demands of modern regional infrastructure with the specific, pragmatic needs of its own residents.

Cultural life in Medford finds its expression in the vibrant use of public spaces like Clippership Park, where the community gathers to watch the river move toward the distant Great Island. While major professional sports teams dominate the regional consciousness, the local spirit is often found in the smaller, annual festivals that animate the neighborhood squares and bring a localized energy to the streets. The proximity to the Black Heritage Trail provides a somber, reflective connection to the broader narrative of the region, grounding the experience of Medford in a deeper historical context. Famous individuals who have walked these paths often carried with them a certain Yankee directness, a quality that still informs the way Medford engages with the world, favoring substance and clarity over mere ornament.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sarah Bradlee Fulton (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 212° SW
Cradock Bridge (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 253° W
Royall House Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 211° SW
Fannie Farmer Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 064° NE
Veterans Memorial Park (State Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 266° W
Middlesex Fells Reservation (State Park) — 0.6 mi, 324° NW
Mystic River Reservation (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 165° S
Anthony A. Loconte Memorial Skating Rink (State Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 142° SE
Tufts University Fields (Recreation Easement) — 1.1 mi, 226° SW
Fellsmere Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 059° NE
Remis Sculpture Gallery (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 214° SW
Balch Arena Theater (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 215° SW
Crafts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.3 mi, 222° SW
Dilboy Memorial Stadium (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 256° W
Stephen Edward Conley (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 221° SW
Commonwealth Clayworks (Arts Centre) — 1.5 mi, 219° SW
Rockwell (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 207° SW
Silver mine (Historic Ruins) — 1.9 mi, 355° N
Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.9 mi, 309° NW
1899 Mit Observatory Site (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 034° NE
Ziggy's Rock (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 046° NE
Capitol Theatre (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 245° SW
AMC Assembly Row 12 (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 140° SE
Pickerel Rock (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 007° N
LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Theme Park) — 2.1 mi, 140° SE
Sign of the Dove Gallery (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 198° S
Somerville Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 178° S
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.7 mi, 324° NW

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