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Merrimac Massachusetts Map

Explore Merrimac, 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 Merrimac, Massachusetts

How to Use This Merrimac, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.830646
Longitude	-71.002279
Population	7,100
Density	580.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01860
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem

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About Merrimac, Massachusetts

Merrimac is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,100. The population density is 580.0 people per km². Merrimac is located at 42.8306°N, 71.0023°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01860.

Merrimac reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Cobbler Brook as it meanders through the low-lying terrain. It lies 4.1 miles west-southwest of Amesbury, MA (from Amesbury, MA: bearing 242°T), and is situated 9.8 miles northwest of North Shore. The ground rises subtly toward the slopes of Bear Hill, offering a firm, earthy foundation for the surrounding woodlands. Residents often find clarity in the stillness near Lake Attitash, where the water mirrors the shifting colors of the canopy throughout the changing seasons. During the autumn, the air grows crisp and carries the scent of damp leaves, anchoring the senses to the deep, fertile soil of the region. The H R Donaghue School Athletic Fields provide a central point for movement and gathering, keeping the pulse of the local geography steady and plain.

Merrimac traces its roots back to early industrial ambitions that favored the production of carriages, a trade that once defined the local economy and defined its character. Skilled craftsmen utilized the available timber and water power to build a reputation for quality that extended far beyond the immediate vicinity. Over time, the focus shifted from large-scale manufacturing to a more diverse landscape of small enterprises and specialized services. The legacy of those early workshops remains visible in the architecture of the older streets, where sturdy construction reflects the pragmatic spirit of the founders. Today, the economy sustains itself through a blend of local business and professional labor, maintaining a steady pace that avoids the frantic pressures of more dense urban centers.

Merrimac cultivates a deliberate, quiet character that prizes the privacy of its inhabitants and the preservation of its modest, historic scale. Public life finds expression in community gatherings at the H R Donaghue School Athletic Fields, where the rhythm of the day slows to match the pace of a neighborhood game or a school event. While the town remains a modest participant in the wider narrative of the region, it has occasionally been home to individuals of note, such as the prominent author John Greenleaf Whittier, who lived nearby and drew inspiration from the local landscape. Visitors might traverse the paths toward the Powwow River State Forest to appreciate the dense, unadorned beauty of the northern woodlands. The spirit of the place is not found in grand displays, but in the reliable, daily commitment to maintaining a life of quiet substance.

Nearby Outdoor Places

H R Donaghue School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.1 mi, 233° SW
World War Honor Roll (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 029° NE
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 344° N
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 100° E
Locust Street Landing (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 161° S
Maurice Carey Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 112° E
River Road Peninsula (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 110° E
Merrimac Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.0 mi, 051° NE
Liberty Tree (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 323° NW
Whittier Regional High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 1.4 mi, 215° SW
Millvale Reservoir Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.1 mi, 212° SW
Richard Sargent Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 356° N
Crane Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 164° S
Bartlett Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 075° E
Stage Two Cinema Pub (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 064° NE
Quaker House Ruin (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 159° S
Buttonwoods Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 219° SW
Trinity Stadium (Stadium) — 5.2 mi, 205° SW
Wet Meadows Viewing Platform (Viewpoint) — 5.5 mi, 122° SE
Arakelian Theater (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 101° E
Newburyport Art Association (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 101° E
North Shore Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 7.2 mi, 099° E
Osprey: Pandion Haliaetus (Public Artwork) — 7.2 mi, 101° E
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.0 mi, 106° E · 14k acres
Chadwick Mill (Historic Ruins) — 8.4 mi, 204° SW
Hampton Falls Historical Society (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 046° NE
America's Stonehenge (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 275° W
Al Gauron Fishing & Whale Watching (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 063° NE
Exeter Fire Museum (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 015° N
Lamont Gallery (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 014° N

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