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Stoneham Massachusetts Map

Explore Stoneham, 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 Stoneham, Massachusetts

How to Use This Stoneham, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.480095
Longitude	-71.099498
Population	23,244
Density	1492.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02180
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge
School District	Stoneham School District

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About Stoneham, Massachusetts

Stoneham is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 23,244. The population density is 1492.0 people per km². Stoneham is located at 42.4801°N, 71.0995°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02180.

Stoneham maintains a distinct presence defined by the steady flow of Sweetwater Brook, which meanders through the landscape with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 2.3 miles northwest of Melrose, MA (from Melrose, MA: bearing 311°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-northwest of Greater Boston. The terrain rises toward the Middlesex Fells, a rugged range that provides a dramatic backdrop to the daily lives of residents who walk its paths. To the east, the Atlantic Ocean waits only six miles away, casting a faint, salt-tinged quality upon the evening air. Buckman Pond offers a reflective stillness, its surface mirroring the changing light as the seasons transition from the crisp vibrancy of autumn to the hushed gray of winter. Close to the center, Steele Playground serves as a communal hearth, providing an open space where the neighborhood gathers under the vast New England sky.

Stoneham grew from early colonial roots into a hub of industry, finding its initial prosperity in the specialized production of shoes and leather goods. This legacy of craftsmanship shifted over time, evolving into a diverse local economy that favors service, retail, and professional sectors. The legacy of those early laborers remains etched in the sturdy architecture that lines the older streets, reflecting a pragmatic approach to growth and development. Residents often commute toward the pulse of the larger metropolitan region, yet they return to a place that prioritizes a measured, industrious pace. The transition from manufacturing roots to a modern professional landscape has been managed with a careful eye toward preserving the character of the original village layout.

Cultural life in Stoneham is marked by a deep appreciation for local heritage and the quiet traditions that define the passage of the year. Notable figures like the actress Nancy Kerrigan have brought a sense of regional pride to the area, grounding the identity of the inhabitants in a shared recognition of achievement and perseverance. Community events draw people together, fostering a sense of belonging that is rarely found in larger, more anonymous settings. While the Freedom Trail remains a distant destination eight miles away, the local spirit feels equally connected to the broader history of the Commonwealth. The proximity to Great Island adds a maritime dimension to the local imagination, reminding everyone that they occupy a space where the inland woods eventually yield to the expansive reach of the coast.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Steele Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 099° E
Recreation Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 124° SE
Stoneham Senior High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.6 mi, 145° SE
Middlesex Fells Reservation (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 162° S
Colonial Park School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 1.0 mi, 140° SE
Stone Zoo (State Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 168° S
Crystal Lake Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.3 mi, 075° E
Crystal Lake Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.4 mi, 058° NE
Virginia Wood (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 159° S
Stone Chimney (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 161° S
Town Forest (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 078° E
Better Homes and Gardens 1950 Achievement Award (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 033° NE
Woburn Moose Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 263° W
Pickerel Rock (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 182° S
Silver mine (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 192° S
Follow Your Art (Arts Centre) — 2.5 mi, 137° SE
Breakheart Reservation (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 078° E
1899 Mit Observatory Site (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 165° S
Imax (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 010° N
Ziggy's Rock (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 160° S
Rock spiral (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 188° S
Art Lab Everett (Arts Centre) — 5.1 mi, 157° SE
Old Homesite (Historic Ruins) — 5.2 mi, 235° SW
Cyrus Dallin Art Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 211° SW
Regent Theatre (Cinema) — 5.2 mi, 210° SW
Burlington Public Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 289° W
Central Street Historical District (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 214° SW
Remis Sculpture Gallery (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 191° S
South Essex Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 9.2 mi, 096° E
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.2 mi, 281° W · 7,706 acres

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