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Roslindale Massachusetts Map

Explore Roslindale, 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 Roslindale, Massachusetts

How to Use This Roslindale, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.291209
Longitude	-71.124497
Population	32,000
Density	3800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02131
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Boston

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About Roslindale, Massachusetts

Roslindale is a locality in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 32,000. The population density is 3800.0 people per km². Roslindale is located at 42.2912°N, 71.1245°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02131.

Roslindale maintains a distinct character defined by its position upon the rising terrain of the Boston landscape. It lies 1.3 miles south of Jamaica Plain, MA (from Jamaica Plain, MA: bearing 189°T), and is situated 5.8 miles southwest of Greater Boston. The neighborhood rests mere miles from the saline air of the Atlantic Ocean, which influences the cooling breezes that often drift inland. Residents find a quiet connection to nature within Bussey Brook Meadow I, a local sanctuary that anchors the immediate surroundings. Though the Blue Hill Range rises on the distant horizon to provide a silhouette against the evening sky, the land here remains defined by its own gentle elevation. Jamaica Pond and the currents of Stony Brook offer nearby points of respite for those who walk the neighborhood’s sidewalks.

Roslindale grew from its early foundations as a pastoral corner of the region into a bustling urban node connected by the iron veins of the railroad. The local economy flourished as the neighborhood transformed into a streetcar suburb, inviting families to settle in homes that line the quiet streets. Small businesses and neighborhood markets now populate the commercial center, upholding a tradition of commerce that has served local needs for generations. The legacy of these industrious beginnings remains visible in the sturdy architecture that defines the streetscapes. While the neighborhood has evolved, the commitment to maintaining a steady, productive rhythm continues to guide its development.

The cultural spirit of Roslindale finds its voice in the vibrant gatherings at the farmers market and the diverse heritage of its inhabitants. Residents often trace their steps toward the Black Heritage Trail to reflect on the broader narratives that shape the American experience. While the neighborhood is a place of modest scale, it has fostered individuals of note, such as the acclaimed author Dennis Lehane, who drew inspiration from the grit and texture of these very streets. Landmarks like the Substation serve as anchors for community life, hosting events that bring neighbors together throughout the shifting seasons. The atmosphere remains one of purposeful activity, where the quiet dignity of daily routine is held in high regard.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bay State Model Railroad Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 223° SW
Historic Springhouse (Historic Ruins) — 0.7 mi, 329° NW
Ghost Bike for Joseph Lee Alan Pielmeier (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 036° NE
Origination (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 043° NE
Mt Hope Cemetery (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 138° SE
Forest Hills Rotary (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 054° NE
Franklin Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 053° NE
Olmsted Green (State Park) — 1.2 mi, 106° E
Soldier's Monument (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 019° N
Stony Brook Reservation (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 217° SW
The Footlight Club (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 018° N
Drift by Mary Bonina (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 034° NE
Jamaica Pond Bench (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 012° N
Parkman Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 000° N
Sam Adams Boston Brewery Tour (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 034° NE
Andean Condor (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 057° NE
Western Grey Kangaroo (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 060° NE
Showcase SuperLux (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 312° NW
Warren Anatomical Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 019° N
MassArt Film Society (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 022° N
Dorchester Art Project (Arts Centre) — 3.3 mi, 080° E
MassArt Art Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 023° NE
International Paper Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 349° N

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