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Stow Massachusetts Map

Explore Stow, 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 Stow, Massachusetts

How to Use This Stow, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.437037
Longitude	-71.50562
Population	7,000
Density	180.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01775
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge

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About Stow, Massachusetts

Stow is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,000. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Stow is located at 42.4370°N, 71.5056°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01775.

Stow reveals its character through the quiet persistence of the inland landscape, where the land holds onto the cooling shadows of the day long after the sun has retreated. It lies 2.9 miles west of Maynard, MA (from Maynard, MA: bearing 275°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-northwest of South Shore. Elizabeth Brook winds its way through the terrain, providing a constant, low-voiced accompaniment to the movement of the local wildlife. The waters of Ministers Pond sit undisturbed, reflecting the shifting colors of the canopy as the seasons turn from the vibrant greens of summer to the muted golds of autumn. Toward the horizon, the distant rise of Oak Hill breaks the line of the sky, offering a subtle contrast to the flat, fertile stretches that define the lower fields. During the quiet hours of dusk, the air carries a crisp, earthen scent that speaks to the deep, undisturbed soil of the region.

Agriculture remains a fundamental thread in the life of Stow, as the cultivation of orchards has long defined the rhythm of the local economy. Generations have worked these fields, transitioning from early colonial harvests to the specialized fruit production that sustains the area today. While the nearby Bedford Levels exert a quiet influence on the regional topography, the local industries focus on the careful stewardship of the land and the quiet commerce of small-scale enterprise. The presence of Center School serves as a vital anchor for the residents, grounding the daily life of the population in a shared sense of purpose and education. This focus on the land ensures that the pace of life remains deliberate, favoring the deliberate growth of crops over the frantic expansion of modern industry.

The cultural identity of Stow is defined by a deep appreciation for the natural world and a preference for the measured reflection that comes with small-scale living. Visitors who seek the movement of water often find their way to Danforth Falls, where the sound of the cascade provides a rare, rhythmic intensity in an otherwise tranquil environment. The community honors its past through the preservation of its traditional architecture, which stands as a quiet witness to the decades of development that have shaped the current landscape. Although the region is far from the bustle of the coast, the inhabitants maintain a sharp, intellectual engagement with the world beyond their immediate borders. Life here moves with a steady, predictable grace, allowing the residents to exist in harmony with the changing light and the slow, seasonal shifts of the earth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Center School (Recreation Easement) — 0.1 mi, 293° NW
Pompositticut School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 264° W
Shelburne Farm (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 353° N
Flagg Hill Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 013° N
Old Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 1.1 mi, 207° SW
Henry Gardner house site (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 105° E
Leggett Memorial Woodlands (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 207° SW
Stow Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 133° SE
Chime Wall (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 208° SW
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.4 mi, 172° S · 4,714 acres
Captain Sargent Homestead Foundation (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 060° NE
Petting Zoo (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 193° S
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 272° W
Old Well (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 244° SW
Artspace (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 097° E
Barbara Erwin Gallery (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 097° E
Hudson Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.7 mi, 186° S
Fine Arts Theatre (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 095° E
Marlborough Sudbury State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.8 mi, 154° SE
Lime Kiln (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 273° W
Mead Stone (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 030° NE
Rice Tavern Foundation (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 124° SE
Philip Phillips Conservation Land (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 274° W
Hosmer House Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 045° NE
“the Rock” in Marlborough (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 211° SW
Concord Youth Theatre (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 077° E
Cronin Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.9 mi, 316° NW
Callahan State Park (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 175° S
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.3 mi, 120° SE · 7,706 acres
Three Stones Gallery (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 079° E

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