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North Shore Massachusetts Map

Explore North Shore, 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 North Shore, Massachusetts

How to Use This North Shore, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.73462
Longitude	-70.859562
Population	310,000
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01969
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem

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About North Shore, Massachusetts

North Shore is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 310,000, North Shore is a major urban centre in Massachusetts. The population density is 480.0 people per km². North Shore is located at 42.7346°N, 70.8596°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01969.

North Shore defines its physical character through the steady, insistent flow of West Creek, which meanders through the landscape as a vital artery of local geography. It lies 3.9 miles north-northwest of Ipswich, MA (from Ipswich, MA: bearing 346°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south of Newburyport. The Humphreys/Barton Reservation provides an immediate, verdant embrace of open space, grounding the local environment in protected, natural quietude. While the Atlantic Ocean exerts a rhythmic influence just one mile away, the land maintains a measured, terrestrial solidity, marked by the distant, hazy silhouette of Bear Hill rising against the horizon. The quality of light here often possesses a cool, silver clarity, reflecting off the salt-heavy air and lending a sharp, clean edge to the silhouettes of the trees.

Founding narratives of North Shore speak to the tenacity of early settlers who recognized the inherent utility of the proximity to the sea and the fertile, workable soil of the coastal plain. These pioneers established a pattern of development that balanced the necessity of maritime trade with the quiet, inland rhythms of agricultural life. Over generations, the community solidified its identity by preserving the structural integrity of its original colonial layouts, ensuring that the legacy of those initial, sturdy dwellings remains visible today. This history is not merely a memory but a persistent presence, felt in the way the architecture respects the contours of the land and the established paths leading toward the water.

Economic life in North Shore thrives on a blend of modern professional services and a commitment to maintaining a robust, localized infrastructure. Proximity to major academic and research hubs allows the region to participate in broader intellectual currents, while local schools and universities provide a steady influx of talent and innovation. Though the industrial footprint remains modest, the efficient management of regional resources—such as the nearby Dow Brook Reservoir—supports a stable, year-round economy. This balance creates a professional environment where the quietude of the surroundings acts as a counterpoint to the high-paced demands of contemporary industry, allowing for a deliberate, focused approach to commerce.

Cultural life in North Shore finds its expression in a deep appreciation for the natural features that define the region, including the seasonal migrations that bring life to Joppa Flats and the quiet, solitary beauty of Roger Island. Residents often gather for annual events that celebrate the maritime heritage and the changing of the seasons, fostering a strong sense of communal identity. While the region is within reach of the major professional sports teams that define the broader state, the local preference leans toward the preservation of historic landmarks and the enjoyment of the salt marshes. This is a place where the literate, restrained spirit of the coast persists, favoring meaningful, long-standing traditions over the ephemeral trends of the wider world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Great Marsh North Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 156° SE
William Forward Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 0.4 mi, 323° NW
North Shore Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.7 mi, 140° SE
Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 052° NE
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.0 mi, 121° SE · 14k acres
9-11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 231° SW
Salem Witch Trial Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 216° SW
Parker River Proposed Wilderness Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 1.6 mi, 044° NE · 2,240 acres
Nelson's Island Site (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 065° NE
First Settlers Monument (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 017° N
Wildlife Viewing Platform (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 004° N
Newburyport Art Association (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 357° N
Osprey: Pandion Haliaetus (Public Artwork) — 5.3 mi, 358° N
Arakelian Theater (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 354° N
Bradley Palmer State Park (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 197° S
Quaker House Ruin (Historic Ruins) — 6.0 mi, 291° W
Salisbury Beach State Reservation (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 016° N
Blue Ocean Music Hall (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 016° N
Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 150° SE
Essex Shipbuilding Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 150° SE
Bartlett Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 335° NW
Connors Farm (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 204° SW
Trinity Stadium (Stadium) — 9.6 mi, 281° W
Future Home of the Massachusetts Air and Space Museum (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 195° S
Annisquam Exchange and Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 10.7 mi, 121° SE
Buttonwoods Museum (Museum) — 10.8 mi, 284° W

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