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Southborough Massachusetts Map

Explore Southborough, 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 Southborough, Massachusetts

How to Use This Southborough, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.30565
Longitude	-71.524509
Population	10,100
Density	380.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01772
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester

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About Southborough, Massachusetts

Southborough is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 10,100. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Southborough is located at 42.3056°N, 71.5245°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01772.

Southborough reveals a landscape defined by its inland position, characterized by a series of gentle elevations and persistent, quiet woodlands. It lies 3.1 miles south-southeast of Marlborough, MA (from Marlborough, MA: bearing 153°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west-northwest of Framingham. The terrain around Southborough rises toward the modest summit of Clear Hill, which serves as a landmark for those navigating the local topography. Water moves slowly through the area, with the Sudbury Reservoir providing a reflective presence just a mile from the center. Angelica Brook wanders through the low-lying sections of the land, cutting a path through the earth that has remained a constant feature of the local environment. Residents often enjoy the proximity of the Albert S Woodard Memorial Elementary School Playground, which functions as a central space for outdoor activity. The air here carries a distinct crispness, particularly during the autumn months when the changing foliage clarifies the shapes of the horizon.

Southborough maintains a history rooted in agricultural origins, having transitioned over generations from a rural farming settlement to a residential balance of professional life and preserved open space. The local economy shifted as the region modernized, moving away from its early agrarian roots to accommodate a workforce that often connects to larger economic hubs. Industry in Southborough has evolved to favor technology and corporate offices, utilizing the available land to sustain a stable tax base without overwhelming the quiet character of the streets. The architecture reflects this transition, blending older, sturdy construction with contemporary designs that respect the scale of the original village. While the pace of daily life remains measured, the influence of regional development continues to shape how the inhabitants organize their professional and private hours. This deliberate evolution ensures that Southborough retains its identity as a place of steady, quiet productivity.

Cultural character in Southborough is defined by a commitment to education and the preservation of communal spaces that foster local connection. The town frequently hosts events that bring neighbors together, centered around the school grounds and the common areas that have served the public for decades. Notable individuals have passed through or resided in the region, including the author Michael Crichton, who lived here during his prolific career, and the legendary baseball player Luis Tiant, who made the area his home. Landmarks such as the historic stone walls and the older, well-maintained buildings evoke a sense of permanence that anchors the community against the rapid changes of the modern world. The light at dusk often catches the granite foundations of these structures, casting long, soft shadows across the lawns and public paths. Even as time moves forward, Southborough holds fast to a traditional sense of civic engagement and neighborly recognition.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Horseshoe Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 276° W
Sudbury Reservoir Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.5 mi, 166° S
Wachusett Aqueduct (State Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 260° W
M A Neary Elem School (Recreation Easement) — 0.9 mi, 226° SW
Beals Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 261° W
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 304° NW
Martha Templeman Plaque (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 177° S
Watkins Woods Plaque (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 178° S
Weston Aqueduct (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.9 mi, 083° E
Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 130° SE
Crane Swamp (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 278° W
Callahan State Park (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 041° NE
Hopkinton State Park (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 169° S
Marlborough Minute Man Statue (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 334° NW
Danforth Art (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 093° E
“the Rock” in Marlborough (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 336° NW
Path Continues (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 175° S
Boston Marathon Starting Line (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 176° S
Hermit Cave (Historic Ruins) — 5.3 mi, 312° NW
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.8 mi, 024° NE · 4,714 acres
Boston Paint Ball (Theme Park) — 6.1 mi, 127° SE
Hopkinton Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 177° S
Caffrey family house foundation (1790s) (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 197° S
Imax (Cinema) — 6.5 mi, 097° E
Treehouse (Viewpoint) — 6.6 mi, 157° SE
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.0 mi, 068° E · 7,706 acres
Petting Zoo (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 004° N
Willard House and Clock Museum (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 239° SW
Keiter Center (Theatre) — 9.3 mi, 096° E
Artspace (Arts Centre) — 9.5 mi, 023° NE

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