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Mendon Massachusetts Map

Explore Mendon, 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 Mendon, Massachusetts

How to Use This Mendon, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.105652
Longitude	-71.552286
Population	5,800
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01756
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester

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About Mendon, Massachusetts

Mendon is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Mendon is located at 42.1057°N, 71.5523°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01756.

Mendon occupies a quiet expanse of inland terrain where the earth rises in subtle, rhythmic swells toward the distant silhouette of Satans Kingdom on the horizon. It lies 3.0 miles southwest of Milford, MA (from Milford, MA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-northwest of Woonsocket. The landscape maintains an unpretentious character, defined by the steady, unassuming flow of Willow Brook as it winds through the low-lying meadows. Residents find a familiar stillness at the edge of Nipmack Pond, a body of water that mirrors the changing canopy of the seasons with remarkable clarity. Beyond the immediate clearings, the dense, shadowed growth of Upton State Forest provides a permanent anchor for the local ecology. The light here during the late afternoon possesses a thin, golden quality that emphasizes the deep, earthy tones of the fields and the sturdy, unadorned architecture of the region.

Mendon traces its origins to an era of deliberate, agrarian settlement, established by those who sought to cultivate the stubborn soil of the interior. The local economy evolved from early subsistence farming into a more diversified framework, supported by the industrious application of water power and small-scale manufacturing. While the nearby Blackstone Gorge hints at the industrial gravity that once shaped the surrounding corridors, the life of Mendon has remained centered on the quiet persistence of its land-based heritage. The legacy of these early laborers remains visible in the sturdy foundations of older structures that stand alongside modern, modest commercial spaces. Today, the economy balances this historical focus on land stewardship with a pragmatic approach to supporting the needs of its inhabitants.

Mendon maintains a deliberate, measured pace of life, anchored by a cultural identity that values self-reliance and the quiet continuity of the calendar year. Public gatherings often center around the Henry P Clough School, which serves as a fundamental point of assembly for the local population. While the region is removed from the dramatic verticality of distant ranges, the presence of Woonsocket Falls a short distance away offers a singular, visceral reminder of the power of moving water. The town has been home to Ezra Taft Benson, a figure whose public life and influence reached far beyond these local borders. Community events reflect a preference for modest, consistent traditions that honor the specific environment of the landscape, ensuring that the character of Mendon remains grounded and distinct.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Henry P Clough School (Recreation Easement) — 0.2 mi, 332° NW
Veteran's Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 241° SW
Ford Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 272° W
Hopedale Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.2 mi, 038° NE
Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.4 mi, 074° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 170° S
Quisset Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 158° S
E. Kent Swift Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 286° W
Milford Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 050° NE
ConnectEd & Inspired (Arts Centre) — 2.4 mi, 050° NE
West River Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 298° NW
Upton State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.7 mi, 329° NW
West Hill Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 298° NW · 79 acres
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 274° W
Odd Fellow Gallery (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 049° NE
Whale Rock (Viewpoint) — 4.9 mi, 040° NE
NEMBA Plaque (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 031° NE
Teetering Rock (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 034° NE
Crash Site Monument (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 244° SW
Chattering Rock (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 038° NE
Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 274° W
Woonsocket Civil War Monument (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 164° S
Statue of Hachikō (Public Artwork) — 7.3 mi, 164° S
Museum of Work and Culture (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 166° S
Old Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 7.6 mi, 051° NE
Caffrey family house foundation (1790s) (Historic Ruins) — 7.7 mi, 357° N
Hopkinton Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 7.9 mi, 013° N
Franklin Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 101° E
Devil's Corncrib (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 280° W
Fat Man's Misery (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 280° W

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