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Suffolk Massachusetts Map

Explore Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, Massachusetts

How to Use This Suffolk, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.357661
Longitude	-70.978456
Population	803,000
Density	5500.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	2101
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Boston

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About Suffolk, Massachusetts

Suffolk is a locality in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 803,000, Suffolk is a major urban centre in Massachusetts. The population density is 5500.0 people per km². Suffolk is located at 42.3577°N, 70.9785°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2101.

Suffolk defines the rugged edge where the land yields to the persistent, rhythmic pulse of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 1.2 miles south of Winthrop, MA (from Winthrop, MA: bearing 170°T), and is situated 4.1 miles east of Greater Boston. The physical character of Suffolk is defined by its immediate proximity to the coastline, where the salt-heavy air clings to the granite and shapes the local flora into gnarled, resilient forms. To the west, the horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of the Middlesex Fells, a reminder of the elevation that exists beyond the immediate low-lying coastal plain. Residents often walk the grounds of Coughlin Park, where the tides dictate the day's mood, and the nearby Deer Island Flats provide a stark, tidal landscape that shifts with the turning of the water. Just a mile away, the quiet stillness of Lewis Lake offers a freshwater contrast to the churning brine, while Snake Island sits like a silent sentinel in the shifting currents.

Suffolk carries the weight of a long and deliberate maritime inheritance, having been established by settlers who recognized the strategic advantage of its sheltered position against the open sea. The early years of Suffolk were defined by the arduous labor of taming a coastline that demanded both respect and ingenuity, leading to the construction of docks and wharves that served as the primary veins of growth. Over generations, the labor shifted from the simple extraction of sea resources to a more complex, structured society that prioritized trade and navigation. While the original wooden structures have long since faded or been replaced by sturdier masonry, the legacy of that initial, gritty determination remains embedded in the street patterns and the stubborn, pragmatic character of the local architecture.

Economic life in Suffolk centers on a blend of modern professional services and a persistent, industrious tradition that keeps the local machinery moving. The infrastructure is robust, supporting a network of commerce that benefits from the proximity to regional transit lines and the steady flow of goods arriving via the harbor. While the local economy is largely driven by private enterprise, the presence of academic institutions adds a layer of intellectual rigor and youthful energy to the daily atmosphere. Roads and bridges are maintained with a focus on efficiency, ensuring that the movement between the various districts remains fluid, even during the harshest winter months when the wind off the Atlantic Ocean turns sharp and biting.

Cultural identity in Suffolk is expressed through a quiet pride in local landmarks and a deep appreciation for the natural features that define the region. Visitors and locals alike often traverse the Freedom Trail to connect with the broader regional narrative, finding that the path offers a contemplative bridge between the past and the present. Major annual festivals transform the public spaces, bringing a surge of color and sound to the otherwise reserved neighborhoods, while the local sports culture reflects a fierce, unwavering loyalty to regional teams that define the weekends. Famous individuals with roots here often share a common thread of intellectual independence and a grounded, no-nonsense perspective that is reflective of the landscape itself. The light at dusk, reflecting off the water and catching the edges of the buildings, provides a fleeting moment of beauty that seems to settle the entire region into a brief, meditative silence before the night takes hold.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Deer Island (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 100° E
In Memory of the 850 (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 119° SE
Lewis Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 012° N
Curci Studio 20 Madison Avenue (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 350° N
Winthrop Public Library Museum (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 348° N
Wood Island Bay Marsh (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 321° NW
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 347° N
Belle Isle Cemetery (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 354° N
Battery Drum (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 149° SE
Battery Basinger (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 148° SE
Fort Strong (Historic Castle / Fort) — 2.2 mi, 149° SE
Boston Logan International Airport 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 285° W
Boston Harbor Islands State Park (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 188° S
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 281° W
ClipArt Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 282° W
Harborwalk Lookout (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 266° W
Laugh Boston (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 257° W
Atlantic Works Gallery (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 287° W
Ice cream Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 262° W
The Distillery Gallery (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 247° SW
Waterboat Duck House (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 273° W
Boston Fire Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 263° W
Fort Warren (Historic Castle / Fort) — 3.7 mi, 135° SE
New England Aquarium Whale Watching (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 272° W
South Essex Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 7.6 mi, 029° NE

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