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Taunton Massachusetts Map

Explore Taunton, 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 Taunton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Taunton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	41.900101
Longitude	-71.089768
Population	59,408
Density	491.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	02780, 02783
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Taunton
School District	Taunton School District

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About Taunton, Massachusetts

Taunton is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 59,408. The population density is 491.1 people per km². Taunton is located at 41.9001°N, 71.0898°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Taunton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 02780, 02783.

Taunton reveals itself through the steady, persistent movement of the Mill River, which cuts a silver ribbon through the heart of the landscape. It lies 3.5 miles south-southwest of Raynham, MA (from Raynham, MA: bearing 194°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-northeast of Bristol. The earth here holds a quiet patience, characterized by low-lying terrain that gradually yields to the distant, rugged silhouette of Beals Ledge on the horizon. While the Atlantic Ocean lies only fourteen miles away, the air in Taunton carries a faint, salt-tinged coolness that drifts inland, settling over the tranquil surface of Prospect Hill Pond. Sunlight here often takes on a pale, autumnal quality, casting long shadows across the local soil as the day wanes toward the gray, muted tones of evening.

Taunton emerged from the colonial impulse to carve order out of the wilderness, established by settlers who recognized the inherent potential of the land and its waterways. The early development of Taunton relied upon the harnessing of natural currents to drive the wheels of industry, setting a precedent for the methodical growth that would follow for generations. As the years turned, the architecture shifted from humble wooden dwellings to the sturdy, enduring brick structures that define the center of Taunton today. This evolution transformed a frontier outpost into a place of civic permanence, where the weight of history is felt not in grand monuments, but in the enduring lines of the streets and the preservation of the public squares.

Economic life in Taunton has long been defined by a practical, industrious spirit, shifting over time from traditional manufacturing to a diverse base of modern commerce and infrastructure. The town serves as a vital transit point, with roads radiating outward to connect the surrounding region, supporting a network of local enterprises and small-scale industry. Education remains a cornerstone of this development, with various schools in Taunton providing a foundation for the workforce and fostering a culture of steady, local investment. This infrastructure creates a reliable rhythm for the people of Taunton, where the daily commute and the movement of goods reflect a commitment to maintaining a functional, productive environment.

Cultural life in Taunton finds its expression in the quiet pride of its residents and the preservation of communal spaces like Mill River Park, which offers a green refuge amidst the built environment. While the nearby influence of the Emma N F Hutt Forest provides a natural escape, the people of Taunton often gather for annual festivals that mark the changing seasons and celebrate local heritage. The proximity to Assonet Bay and the presence of Grassy Island serve as reminders of the wider landscape, though life here remains centered on the immediate, tangible reality of the neighborhood. Figures such as Elizabeth Montgomery, the celebrated actress, have roots tied to the spirit of this place, adding a layer of recognition to the quiet, dignified identity that defines Taunton.

Nearby Outdoor Places

First Parish Church Green (Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 039° NE
Old Colony History Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 060° NE
Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 192° S
Taunton High School (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 094° E
Weir Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 177° S
Parker Golf Course (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 273° W
Anchor Monument (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 057° NE
Bristol Plym. Rgl Tch School (Recreation Easement) — 1.9 mi, 124° SE
Oxbow Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 105° E
Arthur Sharp Estate (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 275° W
Noblin Well Site (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.2 mi, 002° N
Arthur Cleveland Bent Memorial Cabin (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 236° SW
Sweets Knoll State Park (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 199° S
Massasoit State Park (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 109° E
Milo monument (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 058° NE
To Woodward Forest (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 307° NW
To L.A. Foster Wildlife Refuge (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 311° NW
Path Continues (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 328° NW
Pratt Memorial Statue (Public Artwork) — 6.1 mi, 068° E
Dighton Rock (Historic Ruins) — 6.1 mi, 190° S
Old Shed (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 344° N
Watson Theatre (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 314° NW
Xfinity Center (Stadium) — 9.2 mi, 314° NW
Attleboro Arts Museum (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 287° W
Attleboro Area Industrial Museum (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 287° W
Triboro Youth Theatre (Theatre) — 10.3 mi, 287° W
East Bridgewater Cinemas (Cinema) — 11.0 mi, 037° NE
Wildcat Rock (Viewpoint) — 11.0 mi, 207° SW
Children's Museum Easton (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 357° N

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