Explore Newbury, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Newbury, 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 Newbury.
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 | Newbury |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.76495 |
| Longitude | -70.871453 |
| Population | 6,800 |
| Density | 120.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 01951 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Salem |
Newbury embraces the winding path of the Little River as it flows toward the salt-swept expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 2.2 miles north-northwest of North Shore, MA (from North Shore, MA: bearing 344°T), and is situated 3.3 miles south of Newburyport. The landscape is defined by the expansive William Forward Wildlife Management Area, which encompasses the terrain and offers a sanctuary for migratory birds and native flora. Kents Island sits within this coastal environment, acting as a quiet anchor amidst the shifting tides and marsh grasses. To the west, the distant profile of Bear Hill offers a subtle contrast to the flat, low-lying horizon of the coast. On clear afternoons, the light catches the surface of Quills Pond, casting a silver reflection over the surrounding earth.
Settlers arrived in Newbury centuries ago to cultivate the fertile soil and harness the power of the local waterways for early milling operations. Agriculture remained the primary engine of the economy for generations, shaping the vast tracts of land that still define the rural character of the region today. Over time, the focus shifted from agrarian pursuits toward a balanced economy that respects the preservation of the open space. Residents continue to maintain a deep connection to the land, managing the fields and meadows with a care that honors those who worked the ground before them. The quiet industry of the region now leans toward specialized services and the stewardship of the natural resources that define the local identity. Even as the modern world encroaches, the rhythm of work in Newbury remains tied to the seasonal cycles of the coast and the inland marshes.
Newbury fosters a culture of quiet independence, reflecting a long-standing appreciation for history and the physical beauty of the New England coastline. Landmarks here are often subtle, found in the preserved structures that mirror the architectural traditions of early colonial life. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, reinforcing a shared sense of place that resists the frantic pace of larger urban centers. While many prominent figures have graced the broader region, the character of Newbury is built more by its collective spirit than by the individual fame of any single resident. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the stillness of the salt marshes near Joppa Flats, where the air feels heavy with the scent of brine and damp earth. This enduring atmosphere provides a sense of continuity for those who call the region home, anchoring them to a landscape that changes little with the passing years.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newbury, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 42.76495, -70.871453. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Newbury includes the ZIP code (01951), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |