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Peabody Massachusetts Map

Explore Peabody, 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 Peabody, Massachusetts

How to Use This Peabody, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.53431
Longitude	-70.969443
Population	54,481
Density	1295.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	01960, 01961
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem
School District	Peabody School District

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About Peabody, Massachusetts

Peabody is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 54,481. The population density is 1295.6 people per km². Peabody is located at 42.5343°N, 70.9694°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Peabody is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 01960, 01961.

Peabody occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding course of Proctor Brook as it carves a path through the earth toward the sea. It lies 1.7 miles west-northwest of Salem, MA (from Salem, MA: bearing 290°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-northeast of Lynn. The air here holds the faint, sharp salinity of the Atlantic Ocean, which lies a mere mile away, tempering the climate and casting a pale, pearlescent light over the local terrain. While the horizon to the west is punctuated by the distant, rugged silhouette of Bow Ridge, the immediate surroundings remain intimate and grounded. Residents often find quiet refuge at Buckley Field, where the grass stretches out under an expansive sky, providing a necessary stillness against the backdrop of the nearby salt marshes and the gentle, reflective surface of Meadow Pond.

History within Peabody began as an extension of the broader colonial expansion in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, eventually separating to forge its own identity as a center of early industrial activity. The early settlers saw potential in the water power provided by the streams, transforming the landscape into a hub for leather processing and trade. This transition from agrarian roots to a bustling center of manufacturing defined the character of the inhabitants, imbuing the place with a resilient, industrious spirit that persists today. Over the decades, the architectural evolution of the center has mirrored this shift, moving from simple wooden structures to the sturdier, more permanent brick facades that characterize the older, more established corridors.

Economic vitality in Peabody relies on a diverse base that has transitioned from heavy manufacturing into a sophisticated blend of retail, technology, and service-oriented commerce. The infrastructure is anchored by major transit arteries that facilitate the flow of goods and people, connecting the local workforce to the wider regional economy. While there are no major universities within the immediate borders, the proximity to world-class educational institutions ensures a constant influx of innovation and intellectual energy. This commercial framework supports a steady pace of life, where the utilitarian needs of the populace are met with a pragmatic efficiency that avoids the excesses of larger, more frantic metropolitan environments.

Cultural life in Peabody finds expression in the seasonal rhythms of annual festivals and the shared enthusiasm for regional athletic traditions, even as the focus remains on the specific landmarks that ground the community. The proximity to the Atlantic Ocean encourages a deep, intuitive connection to the coast, where local residents often look toward the distant shape of Jeggle Island as a familiar marker on the horizon. Famous figures such as the renowned educator Horace Mann have left their mark on the local legacy, their influence woven into the educational and civic values that still resonate in the schools and public spaces. Whether gathering at Buckley Field for a weekend event or simply observing the changing colors of the foliage near the banks of Proctor Brook, the people maintain a grounded, authentic way of living that honors the unique geography of their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Peabody Independence Greenway (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 008° N
Brooksby Farm (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.7 mi, 354° N
High School Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 338° N
Centennial Drive Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.9 mi, 150° SE
Suntaug Lake (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 242° SW
Devils Dish Conservation Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 284° W
Peabody Public Safety Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 109° E
Town Forest (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 330° NW
Salem Village Witchcraft Victim's Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 015° N
Kallenberg Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 224° SW
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 214° SW
Echo Rock (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 198° S
Salem Cat Museum (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 108° E
Kaneb Theatre (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 017° N
Steel Tower (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 200° S
Lynn Woods Reservation (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 210° SW
Benjamin Punchard, Shoreman (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 104° E
Dungeon Rock (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 191° S
Witch Dungeon Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 102° E
Breakheart Reservation (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 223° SW
Gallows Hill Museum & Theater (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 103° E
Samantha "Bewitched" Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 103° E
Old Town Hall (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 104° E
World of Wizardry (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 103° E
Witch History Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 103° E
Cinema Salem (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 102° E
Punto Urban Art Museum (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 106° E
South Essex Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 4.3 mi, 085° E
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.7 mi, 026° NE · 14k acres
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.7 mi, 264° W · 7,706 acres

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