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Plainville Massachusetts Map

Explore Plainville, 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 Plainville, Massachusetts

How to Use This Plainville, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.37759
Longitude	-72.549532
Population	9,000
Density	380.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	02762, 02745, 01035
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Dedham

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About Plainville, Massachusetts

Plainville is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,000. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Plainville is located at 42.3776°N, 72.5495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 02762, 02745, 01035.

Plainville occupies a quiet expanse of land defined by the deliberate, steady movement of the Ten Mile River as it winds through the local terrain. It lies 1.9 miles north of North Attleborough, MA (from North Attleborough, MA: bearing 2°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-northeast of Pawtucket.

The water shapes the low-lying meadows, while the distant, jagged silhouette of Satans Kingdom marks the horizon far to the west. Residents often walk the trails of Wrentham State Forest, where the canopy thickens and the air turns cool and pine-scented even in the height of summer. At the center of the landscape, Plainville Pond reflects the changing sky, its surface mirroring the transition from heavy autumn gray to the pale, brittle light of winter. Beyond the immediate tree line, the terrain slopes gently toward the distant, unseen dip of Robin Hollow. These woods and waterways create a geography of subtle shifts, holding the quiet weight of the inland earth.

Plainville grew from the industry of early mills that harnessed the local currents, shifting over time from agrarian roots toward a modern regional economy. The persistent flow of the Ten Mile River once powered small-scale manufacturing, leaving behind a legacy of hard work that still informs the local character today. Shops and small businesses now define the daily commerce, filling the spaces where older, heavier ironwork once dominated. While the primary industries have evolved, the town maintains a steady, industrious pace that favors practical development over rapid expansion. This focus on long-term stability ensures that Plainville remains a place where the economy serves the quiet needs of its people.

Plainville fosters a reserved, independent spirit, seen in the way neighbors gather at Telford Park to mark the passing seasons. The local identity is anchored by a sense of heritage that values persistence and the quiet dignity of a well-kept landscape. While no singular, globally famous figure claims this as their birthplace, the character of the inhabitants is defined by a shared, understated resilience. Residents sometimes venture toward Albion Falls to watch the water spill over the rocks, a reminder of the raw natural forces that persist just beyond the town limits. Life here unfolds with a deliberate focus on the immediate surroundings, grounding the community in its specific, inland reality.

Nearby Outdoor Places

North Maple Street Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 358° N
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 356° N
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.7 mi, 254° W
Lake Warner Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 326° NW
U Mass Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 057° NE
Aquifer Protection Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.0 mi, 264° W
John Calipari (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 044° NE
Zatryka Ballfield (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 239° SW
Pratt Field (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 116° SE
Rand Theater (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 058° NE
University Museum of Contemporary Art (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 059° NE
Bowker Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 045° NE
Amherst College Golf Course (Recreation Easement) — 1.5 mi, 143° SE
Amherst Cinema (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 096° E
Rausch Mineral Gallery (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 056° NE
Guy Levy-Despas Monument (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 100° E
Buckley Recital Hall (Arts Centre) — 1.7 mi, 102° E
Mead Art Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 105° E
Connecticut River Greenway State Park (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 274° W
Beneski Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 102° E
Wildwood Cemetery Memorial Chapel (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 066° NE
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.1 mi, 197° S · 74k acres
Hatfield Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 258° W
Mill District Local Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 022° N
Amethyst Brook Labryinth (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 088° E
Classic Car Junkyard (Historic Ruins) — 3.7 mi, 082° E
Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 166° S
Mount Holyoke Range State Park (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 179° S
Falls (Viewpoint) — 4.6 mi, 087° E
Northampton Center For The Arts (Arts Centre) — 5.6 mi, 225° SW

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