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Newburyport Massachusetts Map

Explore Newburyport, 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 Newburyport, Massachusetts

How to Use This Newburyport, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.812591
Longitude	-70.877275
Population	18,289
Density	845.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	01950
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem
School District	Newburyport School District

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About Newburyport, Massachusetts

Newburyport is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 18,289. The population density is 845.7 people per km². Newburyport is located at 42.8126°N, 70.8773°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Newburyport is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 01950.

Newburyport defines itself through the steady, rhythmic passage of the Merrimack River as it flows toward the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 4.1 miles southeast of Amesbury, MA (from Amesbury, MA: bearing 140°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north of North Shore. The low-lying terrain near the water gives way to a landscape shaped by the tides and the proximity of the Joppa Flats. Travelers might notice Ram Island rising slightly above the water’s surface, a quiet sentinel visible from the shoreline. Only two miles away, the calm waters of Quills Pond offer a contrast to the dynamic currents of the river. Further inland, the distant slopes of Bear Hill break the horizon, while the greenery of Powwow River State Forest provides a dense, wooded backdrop to the region.

Newburyport carries the weight of a maritime past that once relied heavily on shipbuilding and the bustle of international trade. The local economy has evolved from these nautical roots into a modern blend of small-scale manufacturing, professional services, and a thriving artisan community. Historic brick structures along the waterfront serve as physical reminders of an era when merchant wealth dictated the architectural character of the streets. Much of the daily life remains tethered to the harbor, where the legacy of seafaring enterprise informs the current commercial landscape. Residents often find that the enduring strength of these early industries provides a stable foundation for the diverse businesses that operate here today.

Cultural life in Newburyport flourishes through a deep appreciation for its preserved eighteenth-century federal architecture and the quiet dignity of its public spaces. Cashman Park offers a serene environment for residents to gather, providing an unobstructed view of the river that has long defined the local identity. Notable figures such as the abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison once walked these streets, leaving an intellectual imprint that still influences the town’s character. Annual events often center on the maritime heritage of the harbor, drawing visitors who seek the authentic atmosphere of a coastal settlement. Even the quality of light at dusk, which reflects off the water to illuminate the brick facades in soft hues of amber and gray, suggests a place that values its own slow-moving continuity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Middle Shipyard (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 087° E
Watts' Cellar (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 099° E
Arakelian Theater (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 098° E
The Trusties of the Newburyport Waterfront (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 091° E
Newburyport Art Association (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 100° E
Salisbury Salt Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 051° NE
Osprey: Pandion Haliaetus (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 097° E
Ram Island State Wildlife Sanctuary - Salisbury (Marine Protected Area) — 0.7 mi, 357° N
North Shore Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.8 mi, 078° E
Carr Island Sanctuary (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 340° N
Belleville School (Recreation Easement) — 1.0 mi, 292° W
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 168° S
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.6 mi, 125° SE · 14k acres
Water District Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.9 mi, 302° NW
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.0 mi, 309° NW
Maudslay State Park (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 300° NW
Wet Meadows Viewing Platform (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 225° SW
Salisbury Beach State Reservation (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 076° E
Bartlett Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 311° NW
Parker River Proposed Wilderness Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 3.6 mi, 132° SE · 2,240 acres
Blue Ocean Music Hall (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 055° NE
Nelson's Island Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.3 mi, 152° SE
Quaker House Ruin (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 236° SW
Al Gauron Fishing & Whale Watching (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 027° NE
Blue Ocean Discovery Center (Aquarium) — 7.5 mi, 027° NE
Hampton Falls Historical Society (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 001° N
Trinity Stadium (Stadium) — 9.2 mi, 248° W
Buttonwoods Museum (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 254° W
Carol Whalen Art Studio (Gallery) — 10.8 mi, 011° N
Exeter Fire Museum (Museum) — 12.0 mi, 343° N

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