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Salem Massachusetts Map

Explore Salem, 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 Salem, Massachusetts

How to Use This Salem, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.499248
Longitude	-70.898204
Population	44,480
Density	2070.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	01970, 01971
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem
School District	Salem School District

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About Salem, Massachusetts

Salem is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 44,480. The population density is 2070.6 people per km². Salem is located at 42.4992°N, 70.8982°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Salem is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 01970, 01971.

Salem occupies a striking position where the North River flows toward the tides of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 1.7 miles east-southeast of Peabody, MA (from Peabody, MA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 4.5 miles northeast of Lynn. The salt air carries a crisp, bracing quality that settles over the low-lying terrain and the nearby High Street Park. To the west, the distant heights of Bow Ridge frame the horizon, offering a rugged contrast to the flat, maritime expanses of the shoreline. Small vessels often drift toward Halftide Rock, marking the shifting boundaries of the harbor as the sun dips low. Inland, the quiet waters of Bobby Harris Pond provide a reflective stillness that balances the constant, rhythmic motion of the nearby coast.

Salem emerged from its early maritime foundations to become a bustling hub for international trade and seafaring enterprise. Merchants once filled the docks with goods from far-flung ports, establishing an economy rooted in the movement of commodities across the Atlantic Ocean. Today, the local industry has shifted toward education, tourism, and professional services that sustain the vitality of the modern harbor. The legacy of those early commercial ventures remains visible in the architecture that lines the older streets, reflecting a period of significant prosperity. Residents maintain a steady, industrious pace that honors the practical, hardworking spirit of those who first built the foundations of Salem.

Salem possesses a distinct cultural identity shaped by centuries of maritime lore and a profound, literate history. Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose prose captured the dark and contemplative moods of the region, remains the most celebrated literary figure associated with the area. Visitors often gather near the historic landmarks that define the town, finding that the character of the place is best understood through its preserved colonial facades and public spaces. Local events frequently highlight this heritage, drawing people together to celebrate the unique traditions that have persisted through the generations. The atmosphere remains grounded, with a quiet dignity that rewards those who take the time to observe the subtle interplay between the past and the present.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Salem State University Tennis Courts (Recreation Easement) — 0.2 mi, 111° E
Salem State Recital Hall (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 063° NE
Pickman/Jackman Parks (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 126° SE
Viking Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 024° NE
Forest River Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 139° SE
Gravel Pit Pond (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.6 mi, 162° S
Forest River Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 044° NE
South Essex Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.9 mi, 038° NE
Lafayette's Tour (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 012° N
Punto Urban Art Museum (Arts Centre) — 1.3 mi, 011° N
Pickering House (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 356° N
Real Pirates Salem (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 014° N
Old Town Hall (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 007° N
BlackCraft Haunt (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 003° N
Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 006° N
Witch History Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 008° N
World of Wizardry (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 008° N
Benjamin Punchard, Shoreman (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 354° N
Spring Pond (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.0 mi, 268° W
Lynn Shore Reservation (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 204° SW

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