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Roxbury Massachusetts Map

Explore Roxbury, 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 Roxbury, Massachusetts

How to Use This Roxbury, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.325098
Longitude	-71.095329
Population	60,000
Density	5500.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02119
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Boston

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About Roxbury, Massachusetts

Roxbury is a locality in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 60,000. The population density is 5500.0 people per km². Roxbury is located at 42.3251°N, 71.0953°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02119.

Roxbury occupies a distinctive, elevated position within the urban landscape, defined by its undulating topography and a long-standing relationship with the surrounding terrain. It lies 1.4 miles east-southeast of Brookline, MA (from Brookline, MA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 3.1 miles southwest of Greater Boston. The geography of Roxbury is anchored by its inclusion within the protected boundaries of Highland Park, where the land rises to provide vantage points that overlook the dense development below. To the west, the horizon is punctuated by the distant, rugged silhouette of The Broken Hills, while the air often carries a faint, salt-tinged breeze drifting in from the Atlantic Ocean, which lies just two miles away. Local hydrology is shaped by the quiet, steady presence of the Muddy River, located a mile from the center, and the tranquil surface of Leverett Pond, which offers a reflective contrast to the bustling streets of Roxbury.

Settlers first arrived in Roxbury during the seventeenth century, drawn by the strategic value of the high, defensible ground that overlooked the marshy approaches to the regional peninsula. Over the generations, the physical character of Roxbury evolved from a collection of agrarian plots into a dense, brick-lined urban center that served as a vital bridge between the colonial outskirts and the growing maritime hub. The historical narrative of Roxbury is one of persistent transformation, marked by the steady expansion of transit lines and the layering of diverse architectural styles that reflect the shifting demographics of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Today, the remnants of this past are preserved in the sturdy masonry of older buildings that still define the neighborhood’s scale and rhythm.

Economic life in Roxbury thrives through a mix of local commerce, institutional anchors, and a commitment to public infrastructure that keeps the district moving. The neighborhood supports a variety of small-scale industries and professional services, while its proximity to major academic corridors ensures that students and educators are a constant presence. Roxbury serves as a hub for regional transit, with roads and public rail lines threading through the neighborhood to connect residents to the wider metropolitan economy. While the area is not defined by large-scale manufacturing, the steady investment in community facilities and local businesses provides a stable foundation for the daily lives of those who live and work within the borders of Roxbury.

Cultural vitality in Roxbury finds expression in the vibrant street life and the dedication to public spaces that serve as common ground for all residents. The proximity to the Black Heritage Trail allows for meaningful engagement with regional history, while residents often look toward the nearby Atlantic Ocean for recreation and respite. Roxbury maintains a strong connection to the broader city’s obsession with professional sports, and the local spirit is regularly celebrated during annual festivals that highlight the musical and culinary traditions of the neighborhood. Figures of national prominence in civil rights and the arts have long called the neighborhood home, leaving an indelible mark on the character of Roxbury, a place where the intensity of urban living is tempered by the quiet beauty of its parks and the persistence of its local identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Welcome to Jackson Square (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 235° SW
Boston Police Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 021° N
MassArt Film Society (Cinema) — 0.8 mi, 342° N
Franklin Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 179° S
MassArt Art Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 349° N
Warren Anatomical Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 329° NW
Sam Adams Boston Brewery Tour (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 209° SW
Franklin Park Zoo (State Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 177° S
Arts of Asia (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 002° N
Bernard M. Gordon Tribute To Engineering (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 021° N
Art of Ancient Greece and Rome (Gallery) — 1.0 mi, 006° N
Willow Pond Meadow (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 267° W
Japanese Temple Bell (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 003° N
Jamaica Pond Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 255° W
Piano Craft Gallery (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 036° NE
Brown Hall (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 023° NE
Williams Hall (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 023° NE
Andean Condor (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 174° S
Western Grey Kangaroo (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 171° S
Masai Giraffe (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 168° S
Charles River Reservation (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 004° N
Boston Conservatory of Music (Arts Centre) — 1.5 mi, 011° N
Brookline Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.5 mi, 337° NW

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