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Medway Massachusetts Map

Explore Medway, 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 Medway, Massachusetts

How to Use This Medway, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.141764
Longitude	-71.396726
Population	13,200
Density	580.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02053
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Dedham

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About Medway, Massachusetts

Medway is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 13,200. The population density is 580.0 people per km². Medway is located at 42.1418°N, 71.3967°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02053.

Medway occupies a quiet expanse of inland terrain defined by the steady, winding movement of the Charles River as it traverses the local landscape. It lies 4.0 miles west-northwest of Norfolk, MA (from Norfolk, MA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south of Framingham. The geography here is marked by gentle elevations and dense, mature woodlands that offer a sense of enclosure against the wider world. Populatic Pond lies only a mile away, its still surface reflecting the changing hues of the seasons in a way that anchors the surrounding meadows. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of Satans Kingdom rises to provide a rugged contrast to the softer, cultivated fields closer to the center of the region. The North St Playground serves as a local focal point, offering a managed space where the land is kept open and accessible for those who live nearby. During the autumn months, the air takes on a crisp, cooling clarity that makes the transition toward winter feel both inevitable and serene.

Medway emerged from an agrarian heritage, slowly evolving from its initial colonial settlement into a place shaped by the persistent mechanics of early regional industry. Much of the local economy was historically driven by the power provided by the water, which encouraged the growth of mills and small manufacturing ventures along the banks of the Charles River. These early enterprises laid the groundwork for a transition toward the diverse professional and service-oriented sectors that characterize the current day. The town maintains a measured pace of development, balancing its historical roots with the demands of a modern workforce that often commutes to larger hubs. Residents frequently navigate a landscape where remnants of old stone walls still partition the woods, serving as quiet reminders of the labor that first cleared these plots. This economic history has left behind a resilient fiber in the local character, favoring a practical approach to expansion and maintenance.

Medway fosters a cultural identity that prioritizes a deliberate, thoughtful connection to its immediate environment rather than the frantic pace of the urban centers to the east. The North St Playground functions as a social nexus, gathering families and neighbors in a way that reinforces the internal cohesion of the population. While the surroundings are largely quiet, the presence of the Charles River provides a constant, rhythmic backdrop to daily activities, whether one is walking near the water or simply observing the seasonal shifts in the vegetation. Notable landmarks remain understated, favoring historical preservation over grandiosity to maintain the integrity of the original village layout. Although few figures of global fame claim this specific soil as their primary origin, the people who remain here contribute to a collective spirit defined by Yankee reserve and a preference for tangible, local engagement. Evenings in the area are marked by a deep, settling silence that underscores the distance from the noise of the coast.

Nearby Outdoor Places

North St Playground (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 076° E
Medway Jr/Sr High School (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 283° W
Burke School (Recreation Easement) — 0.5 mi, 271° W
Oakland Street Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 021° N
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 114° SE
Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 083° E
Medway Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.3 mi, 007° N
VFW Field (Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 330° NW
Reid Memorial Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 170° S
Gold Street Well 1 (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.2 mi, 115° SE
Old Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 318° NW
Cassidy Farm Conservation Land (Nature Reserve) — 3.4 mi, 031° NE
Dewey Farm Conservation Land (Nature Reserve) — 3.5 mi, 028° NE
Franklin Historical Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 183° S
Birthplace of Horace Mann (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 171° S
Odd Fellow Gallery (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 277° W
Noon Hill Lookout (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 076° E
Medfield Charles River State Reservation (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 035° NE
Chattering Rock (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 292° W
Teetering Rock (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 291° W
Medfield Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 056° NE
Dwight-Derby House Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 055° NE
Medfield Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 057° NE
NEMBA Plaque (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 289° W
Zullo Gallery (Public Artwork) — 5.7 mi, 057° NE
Lowell Mason Museum and Music Center (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 053° NE
ConnectEd & Inspired (Arts Centre) — 6.2 mi, 261° W
Milford Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 261° W
Boston Paint Ball (Theme Park) — 7.8 mi, 348° N
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.4 mi, 001° N · 7,706 acres

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