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Norton Massachusetts Map

Explore Norton, 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 Norton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Norton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.966767
Longitude	-71.186994
Population	19,900
Density	380.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02766
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Taunton

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About Norton, Massachusetts

Norton is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 19,900. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Norton is located at 41.9668°N, 71.1870°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02766.

Norton holds a landscape of quiet, inland permanence defined by the steady presence of the Rumford River flowing just a mile away. It lies 4.9 miles south-southeast of Mansfield, MA (from Mansfield, MA: bearing 160°T), and is situated 6.8 miles northwest of Taunton. The terrain unfolds in a series of modest elevations and low-lying basins, with the distant profile of Beals Ledge visible as a hazy suggestion on the horizon. Norton Reservoir occupies a central place in the local geography, its waters reflecting the heavy, golden light that settles over the region during the late afternoon. Beyond the immediate development, the dense canopy of Rehoboth State Forest provides a dark, verdant contrast to the open fields that define much of the surrounding area. Further out, the gentle depression of Robin Hollow marks a subtle shift in the earth, grounding the environment in a sense of ancient, undisturbed composure.

Settlement in Norton began as an agrarian endeavor, where the soil and the proximity to water sources dictated the slow, deliberate pace of growth. Over the decades, the local economy transitioned from these early farming roots into a more diverse landscape of small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented industry. The historical character of the place remains visible in the preserved architecture that lines the older roads, suggesting a time when the rhythm of life was tethered strictly to the changing seasons. Today, the economic vitality of Norton relies on a blend of local commerce and its role as a supportive neighbor to larger regional hubs. Residents often find that the professional atmosphere here maintains an understated gravity, favoring steady, long-term development over rapid, disruptive expansion.

Cultural life in Norton finds its anchor in Liberty Square, a focal point that serves as the quiet center for public gathering and reflection. The town is home to Wheaton College, an institution that imparts an intellectual rigor and a distinct collegiate energy to the local streets. Notable figures such as the renowned writer and poet May Sarton spent significant time in the area, finding inspiration in the contemplative silence of the inland woods and fields. Community events often unfold with a measured, deliberate quality, celebrating local identity without the need for grand, performative excess. The air in Norton carries a crisp, terrestrial clarity, particularly in the autumn months when the foliage turns and the atmosphere feels sharp against the brick and timber of the older buildings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Liberty Square (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 328° NW
Watson Theatre (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 053° NE
School Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.3 mi, 200° S
Elm Street Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 034° NE
Christina (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 085° E
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 264° W
Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 156° SE
Plain Street (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 091° E
Land Preservation Society of Norton (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 133° SE
Norton Middle School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 1.2 mi, 247° SW
To L.A. Foster Wildlife Refuge (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 140° SE
To Woodward Forest (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 154° SE
Path Continues (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 083° E
Harvey/West Hodgest Street Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.3 mi, 209° SW
Xfinity Center (Stadium) — 2.4 mi, 317° NW
Trailers (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 245° SW
Cobbler's Cornner (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 329° NW
World War II Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 341° N
The Old Bay Road (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 052° NE
"ha Ha Ha" Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 5.0 mi, 252° W
Attleboro Arts Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 252° W
Attleboro Area Industrial Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 251° W
Triboro Youth Theatre (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 251° W
Borderland State Park (State Park) — 5.9 mi, 015° N
Old Colony History Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 131° SE
Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 290° W
Route One Cinema Pub (Cinema) — 7.4 mi, 279° W
Children's Museum Easton (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 032° NE
Massasoit State Park (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 104° E
C.W.Welch Fish & Game Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.3 mi, 026° NE

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