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Saugus Massachusetts Map

Explore Saugus, 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 Saugus, Massachusetts

How to Use This Saugus, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.464818
Longitude	-71.010051
Population	28,619
Density	1025.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01906
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem
School District	Saugus School District

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About Saugus, Massachusetts

Saugus is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 28,619. The population density is 1025.5 people per km². Saugus is located at 42.4648°N, 71.0101°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01906.

Saugus maintains a quiet presence where the land meets the reach of the Atlantic Ocean, resting just a mile from the salt-scented tides. It lies 2.9 miles east of Melrose, MA (from Melrose, MA: bearing 81°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-northeast of Greater Boston. The Saugus River carves a deliberate path through the landscape, acting as a constant, winding companion to those who live along its banks. Beyond the immediate terrain, the silhouette of Bow Ridge provides a subtle, jagged horizon that shifts its color with the changing seasons. Residents often find a moment of peace at Prankers Pond, a singular expanse of water that reflects the deepening blue of an afternoon sky. The immediate grounds of Waybright School offer a localized space for the community to gather, grounding the neighborhood in a familiar, accessible perimeter.

Saugus holds a deep connection to the industrious spirit of early American enterprise, having once served as a primary site for iron production in the colonies. This legacy of labor transformed the local economy, shifting over generations from raw manufacturing to a diverse base of retail and service commerce. The rhythmic hum of daily business persists, echoing the same ambition that originally drew settlers to the river’s edge. Modern industry here relies on a steady, practical trade that sustains the local population without losing sight of its historical roots. Prosperity in Saugus remains tied to this capacity for adaptation, as the current economy balances established commercial corridors with the needs of a modern workforce.

The cultural character of Saugus is shaped by a blend of persistent tradition and a pragmatic, forward-looking attitude. Landmarks like the Saugus Iron Works stand as a physical reminder of the ingenuity that helped define the region’s early identity. Residents occasionally venture toward the Freedom Trail to engage with the broader narratives of the Commonwealth, yet they remain firmly rooted in their own local history. While the area does not claim a vast roster of globally recognized celebrities, the influence of those who have contributed to regional literature and civic life remains a quiet point of pride. Life here moves with a steady, unpretentious pace, defined by the people who continue to shape the day-to-day vitality of their surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Waybright School (Recreation Easement) — 0.2 mi, 192° S
Saugus High School (Recreation Easement) — 0.6 mi, 244° SW
Veterans Memorial Playground (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 166° S
Anna Parker Playground (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 196° S
Birch Pond (State Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 046° NE
Orange Dinosaur (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 222° SW
Water District Area (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.1 mi, 057° NE
Town of Saugus (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 149° SE
Breakheart Reservation (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 334° NW
Lynn Woods Rose Garden (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 056° NE
Major Doak A. Weston USAAF (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 232° SW
Rumney Marsh Reservation (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 176° S
General Electric Employees Activities Association Field (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 103° E
Union Rock (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 045° NE
Dungeon Rock (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 047° NE
Steel Tower (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 028° NE
Walden and Glen Lewis Pond (State Resource Management Area) — 2.0 mi, 013° N
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.4 mi, 010° N
Operation Enduring Freedom Tennis Courts (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 221° SW
Honor Roll of World War II, Korean and Vietnam Wars (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 259° W
Follow Your Art (Arts Centre) — 3.0 mi, 255° W
Lynn Memorial Auditorium (Arts Centre) — 3.0 mi, 090° E
Kallenberg Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 007° N
G.A.R. Hall and Museum of Lynn, MA (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 092° E
Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 092° E
Galleries at LynnArts (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 091° E
South Essex Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 4.5 mi, 090° E
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 4.7 mi, 199° S
Outdoor Movie Screen (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 202° S
Silver mine (Historic Ruins) — 5.2 mi, 256° W

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