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Southbridge Massachusetts Map

Explore Southbridge, 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 Southbridge, Massachusetts

How to Use This Southbridge, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.075095
Longitude	-72.033408
Population	17,000
Density	850.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01550
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester

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About Southbridge, Massachusetts

Southbridge is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 17,000. The population density is 850.0 people per km². Southbridge is located at 42.0751°N, 72.0334°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01550.

Southbridge occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of the Quinebaug River as it cuts through the varied terrain of central Massachusetts. It lies 5.3 miles southwest of Charlton, MA (from Charlton, MA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-northwest of Webster. The water provides a constant, quiet energy that shapes the valley floor, creating a corridor of moisture and vitality that persists regardless of the seasonal shift from winter ice to summer heat. To the north, the elevation rises toward the distant, rugged silhouette of the Carpenter Rocks, which anchor the horizon in a steady, gray permanence. Residents often find their way to Elm Street Park, a modest expanse of green that serves as a communal pause in the day. Only a mile away, the surface of Carpenter Pond reflects the changing sky, offering a still counterpoint to the moving river. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the earth leans into woodland, with the Nipmuck State Forest waiting eight miles out as a deep, quiet reservoir of shadow and pine.

Southbridge grew from the ambition of early industrial ingenuity, where the water power of the river served as the engine for a bustling optical manufacturing heritage. For generations, the hum of machinery defined the local economy, drawing workers to the mills that lined the banks and gave the region its distinct, industrious character. While the nature of the labor has shifted over time, the physical remnants of those brick-faced factories remain as heavy, solid markers of a workforce that once set the standard for precision lenses. The economy now balances on a blend of service and small-scale enterprise, yet the memory of the trade persists in the heavy, reliable architecture of the central district. People here value a certain grit, favoring the tangible results of craft over the ephemeral nature of modern commerce. The legacy of these industries continues to influence the pace of life, keeping the focus on steady work and the maintenance of a functional, enduring environment.

Southbridge maintains a distinct cultural identity that feels rooted in the collective memory of its diverse, hardworking populace. The local spirit is marked by a quiet resilience, visible in the way neighbors gather for community events or maintain the modest, historic storefronts that define the main thoroughfares. Notable individuals such as the prolific author and educator William Alcott found their early footing in the influence of the region, contributing to a long-standing appreciation for intellectual rigor. Landmarks like the central library serve as quiet repositories for the town’s history, housing the records of a people who have long favored substance over spectacle. During the autumn months, the quality of light at dusk turns the brick of the old mills a deep, burnished copper, casting long shadows across the pavement. This subtle, daily beauty rewards those who look past the surface, revealing a place that has quietly held its own against the erosion of time.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Southbridge Civil War Statue (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 208° SW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 123° SE
Félix Gatineau Memorial (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 304° NW
Henry Street Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 016° N
The Gold Star Mother (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 107° E
Servant Square (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 204° SW
Unknown Ball Field (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 274° W
Number One Reservoir Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.6 mi, 261° W
West Street School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 292° W
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.8 mi, 206° SW
Southbridge Middle and High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 1.2 mi, 069° E
Westville Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.2 mi, 268° W
McKinstry Brook Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 335° NW
Breakneck Brook Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 237° SW
Little Free Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 314° NW
Sturbridge Luxury Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 338° N
Wells State Park (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 338° N
Perry's Point (Viewpoint) — 4.2 mi, 330° NW
Mashapaug Pond (State Recreation Area) — 5.7 mi, 236° SW
Path Continues (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 332° NW
Rich–Turner Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 7.6 mi, 055° NE
Cellar Hole (Attraction) — 8.4 mi, 032° NE
Old Firetower Foundations (Historic Ruins) — 9.1 mi, 216° SW
Old Root Cellar (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 358° N
Huguenot Fort (Historic Castle / Fort) — 9.7 mi, 080° E
Path Continues? (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 332° NW
Thompson Historical Society (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 133° SE
Aspinock Historical Society (Museum) — 12.6 mi, 148° SE
The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre (Arts Centre) — 12.7 mi, 150° SE
Bradley Playhouse (Theatre) — 12.7 mi, 150° SE

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