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Shirley Massachusetts Map

Explore Shirley, 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 Shirley, Massachusetts

How to Use This Shirley, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.536464
Longitude	-71.667351
Population	1,611
Density	471.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01464
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge
School District	Ayer-Shirley School District

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About Shirley, Massachusetts

Shirley is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,611. The population density is 471.9 people per km². Shirley is located at 42.5365°N, 71.6674°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01464.

Shirley unfolds across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Catacoonamug Brook as it winds its way through the local terrain. It lies 5.2 miles southeast of Lunenburg, MA (from Lunenburg, MA: bearing 133°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east-northeast of Leominster. The ground holds the steady weight of inland earth, far removed from the shifting edges of the continent, where the light at dusk settles heavy and gold against the tree lines. Phoenix Pond anchors the immediate vicinity, offering a still, dark mirror to the sky that reflects the changing seasons with absolute clarity. To the west, the distant silhouette of Oak Hill rises against the horizon, providing a permanent boundary to the view. Travelers passing through find the air here crisp and grounded, unburdened by the humidity of lower elevations.

Shirley emerged from a history of agricultural industry, with early residents carving their livelihoods into the soil and the power provided by local water currents. While the mills that once defined the regional economy have transitioned into modern uses, the remnants of that industrious past still inform the character of the local architecture. Today, the economy remains diverse, supporting small-scale trade and services that prioritize the steady pace of life over the frantic pulse of larger metropolitan centers. The proximity to Lancaster State Forest ensures that the surrounding woodlands remain a vital part of the local identity, preserving the quiet fiber of the landscape. Residents maintain a connection to the land that feels both pragmatic and deeply rooted in the traditions of the region.

Shirley maintains a cultural identity that values the quietude of its public spaces, such as the accessible expanse of Whitley Park. Local events often center on the communal spirit of the neighborhood, where neighbors gather to observe the changing colors of the foliage or celebrate the simple passage of another year. While the area is not defined by large-scale tourist landmarks, the integrity of its historic structures provides a visual record of the people who built their lives here. Notable figures such as the transcendentalist writer Amos Bronson Alcott once found residence nearby, leaving a mark on the region’s intellectual heritage that persists in the local appreciation for literature and thought. Life in Shirley moves with a deliberate, measured grace, favoring the depth of long-standing connections over the fleeting distractions of the modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

White Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.5 mi, 076° E
Village Cemetery (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 068° E
Fredonian Park & Nature Center (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 058° NE
Kaleva Road Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 261° W
Old Parsonage (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 064° NE
Whitley Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 062° NE
Shirley Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 061° NE
The Veterans Of Shirley For Honorable Service During The Vietnam War (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 061° NE
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.5 mi, 105° E · 3,392 acres
Long Swamp Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 347° N
"johnny Ro" (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 249° W
Johnny Appleseed State Park (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 248° W
Unknown Park (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 113° SE
St. Leo's Auditorium (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 264° W
Gallery Luxama (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 262° W
Cronin Auditorium (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 122° SE
Granite Water Trough (Viewpoint) — 5.4 mi, 262° W
Brother's Shop (Historic Ruins) — 5.5 mi, 095° E
Herb house (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 090° E
Art on the Rocks (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 282° W
Whale Rock (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 284° W
Moses' Rock (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 283° W
Coggshall Rock Ledges & Cliffs (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 284° W
Gallery Marquee (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 296° NW
Painted Rock (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 294° NW
The Strand Theatre (Cinema) — 8.3 mi, 186° S
The Icon Museum and Study Center (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 186° S
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.8 mi, 142° SE · 4,714 acres

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