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Stoughton Massachusetts Map

Explore Stoughton, 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 Stoughton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Stoughton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.1251
Longitude	-71.102271
Population	29,200
Density	1050.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02072
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Dedham

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About Stoughton, Massachusetts

Stoughton is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 29,200. The population density is 1050.0 people per km². Stoughton is located at 42.1251°N, 71.1023°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02072.

Stoughton occupies a quiet expanse of land defined by its inland position and the subtle, rhythmic shifts of its terrain. It lies 3.2 miles southeast of Canton, MA (from Canton, MA: bearing 137°T), and is situated 5.2 miles northwest of Brockton. The landscape remains anchored by the presence of Dorchester Brook, which meanders through the environment a mile away, providing a soft, consistent pulse to the local ecology. To the west, the Blue Hill Range defines the distant horizon, casting long, contemplative shadows as the sun retreats behind the peaks. Residents often find a sense of stillness near the edges of Woods Pond, where the water catches the fading amber light of dusk. The Stoughton High School Athletic Fields serve as a central focal point for the daily movement and energy of the people here.

Stoughton traces its origins to a period of deliberate settlement, growing slowly from a collection of modest homesteads into a place of steady, industrious character. Early local economy relied heavily on the production of boots and shoes, a trade that once defined the rhythm of the workdays for generations of workers. This manufacturing heritage eventually gave way to a more diverse modern commercial landscape, though the architectural echoes of those earlier workshops remain visible in the layout of the streets. The transition from manual labor to a broader service-oriented economy reflects the changing tides of the regional infrastructure. Today, the local industry continues to adapt, maintaining a practical focus that honors the grit and determination of its founding laborers.

Stoughton maintains a distinct cultural identity that balances a quiet, residential pace with the influence of the nearby metropolitan center. The town honors its heritage through various public gatherings and seasonal events that bring residents together across the Stoughton High School Athletic Fields. Among the figures who have emerged from this environment is the notable musician Ken Howard, whose work has resonated well beyond the immediate region. Landmarks here carry the weight of memory, serving as quiet reminders of the people and events that have shaped the local character over the decades. The atmosphere is marked by a certain Yankee reserve, where the dignity of a job well done remains a fundamental social value. Life in Stoughton proceeds with a deliberate, grounded quality that privileges community connection over the fleeting trends of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Early History of Stoughton Mural (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 064° NE
Raymond R. McEvoy Square (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 028° NE
Augustine "gus" Silva Square (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 260° W
Armand E. Lesa Square (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 162° S
Dr Robert G O'Donnell Middle School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.5 mi, 314° NW
Elm Street Field (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 268° W
North Elementary School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 1.1 mi, 031° NE
Canton Watershed Area (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.1 mi, 355° N
C.W.Welch Fish & Game Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.7 mi, 172° S
Bolivar Swimming Area (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 308° NW
Canton Community Theater: South Plaza (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 293° NW
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 179° S
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.8 mi, 176° S
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 221° SW
Knollwood Memorial Park (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 298° NW
Borderland State Park (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 224° SW
Neponset River Reservation (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 312° NW
Children's Museum Easton (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 180° S
Blue Hills Reservation (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 346° N
Ames Boulder (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 215° SW
Nike Missile Launch Site BO-55 (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 016° N
Path Continues (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 355° N
Weymouth Great Pond Ice Industry Waterfall Dam Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 7.6 mi, 066° NE
Cameo (Cinema) — 8.4 mi, 066° NE
Orpehum Theatre (Theatre) — 8.7 mi, 242° SW
Old Shed (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 187° S
Captain Robert Bennet Forbes House (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 011° N
East Bridgewater Cinemas (Cinema) — 10.0 mi, 133° SE
The QArts Gallery (Gallery) — 10.1 mi, 030° NE

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