Explore Northborough, 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 Northborough, 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 Northborough.
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 | Northborough |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.31195 |
| Longitude | -71.647734 |
| Population | 6,474 |
| Density | 760.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 01532 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Worcester |
| School District | Northborough School District |
Northborough defines the landscape of the interior through its quiet, inland character, far removed from the turbulent edges of the continent. It lies 3.7 miles north-northwest of Westborough, MA (from Westborough, MA: bearing 340°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east-northeast of Worcester.
Cold Harbor Brook winds through the terrain, providing a constant, low murmur that accompanies the seasonal shifts of the local flora. The land rises at Mount Assabet, which stands as a silent witness to the subtle changes in light that mark the end of every afternoon. Residents often find a moment of stillness at Bartlett Pond, where the water mirrors the shifting gray and gold of the sky. Assabet Park provides a central space where the rhythm of the day slows, allowing the natural textures of the earth to remain visible even amidst modern development. These features create a balanced environment, grounding the spirit in the steady, unassuming beauty of the terrestrial interior.
Northborough traces its origins to the labor of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile soil and the steady flow of local water sources. The economy transitioned over generations from agrarian roots to a diverse base of light manufacturing and regional commerce, keeping the pace of industry steady and purposeful. Small businesses and professional services now anchor the daily economy, maintaining a focus on local stability rather than rapid, impersonal expansion. The historical architecture in the center of Northborough serves as a tangible record of this steady growth, preserving the integrity of the original layout. This deliberate approach to development ensures that the legacy of those who first cleared the land remains a clear, coherent part of the present day.
Cultural life in Northborough thrives on a sense of neighborly consistency and a shared appreciation for the heritage of the region. Notable events bring people together in open spaces, fostering a communal atmosphere that values local participation and quiet celebration. The town has been home to individuals of significant achievement, such as the historian and author Samuel Eliot Morison, whose intellectual contributions reflect the rigorous, thoughtful nature of the region. Local landmarks stand with a dignified simplicity, serving as common points of reference for everyone who moves through the streets. The enduring character of Northborough is defined by this blend of historical memory and a quiet, forward-looking commitment to maintaining a life of substance and clarity.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northborough, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 42.31195, -71.647734. 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 Northborough includes the ZIP code (01532), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment (Northborough School District).
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. |