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Templeton Massachusetts Map

Explore Templeton, 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 Templeton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Templeton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.555644
Longitude	-72.067579
Population	8,100
Density	95.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01468
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester

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About Templeton, Massachusetts

Templeton is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,100. The population density is 95.0 people per km². Templeton is located at 42.5556°N, 72.0676°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01468.

Templeton reveals itself through a landscape of quiet, inland woods and expansive, sheltered terrain. It lies 3.8 miles west-southwest of Gardner, MA (from Gardner, MA: bearing 249°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-southeast of Athol. Visitors often find the light here softens against the dense canopy of Templeton State Forest, which blankets the surrounding acreage. The Burnshirt River winds through the lower elevations, carving a deliberate path that sustains the local greenery. Beyond the trees, the silhouette of Demadale Ridge rises to define the distant horizon, providing a sturdy backdrop to the daily cycle of sun and shadow. Residents frequently walk the edges of Bourn-Hadley Pond, where the water mirrors the changing colors of the seasons with remarkable clarity.

Templeton carries a legacy of industrious transformation, moving from early agrarian roots toward a diverse regional economy. The local character remains defined by a patient, methodical work ethic that once thrived in the era of water-powered mills and small-scale manufacturing. While the modern landscape has shifted away from heavy production, the spirit of craftsmanship lingers in the way local businesses organize their trade. The infrastructure reflects a long history of self-reliance, with sturdy structures serving as constant reminders of the generations who built the local foundation. Today, the economy balances a mix of residential life and light commercial enterprise, maintaining a steady, grounded rhythm that avoids the frantic pace of larger urban centers.

Templeton fosters a distinct, modest culture that finds expression in the communal gatherings held throughout the year within the boundaries of Unknown Park. This protected land serves as a central point for residents, preserving the natural quietude that defines the local experience. Notable landmarks like the distant Doane Falls offer a sense of scale, drawing those who appreciate the raw, unadorned beauty of the regional geography. While the area is rarely associated with global celebrities, the people of Templeton take pride in a culture of quiet literacy and civic participation. Life here is measured by the subtle transitions of the woods and the persistent, reliable flow of the natural world, creating a place that values substance over show.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — locality lies within
World War I Memorial (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 073° E
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 011° N
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 336° NW
Center Elementary School (Recreation Easement) — 0.1 mi, 175° S
Ware River Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.3 mi, 232° SW
Stone Bridge Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 246° SW
Templeton State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 322° NW
Smith/Rodecki Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.1 mi, 038° NE
Narragansett Reg High School (Recreation Easement) — 2.1 mi, 349° N
Birch Hill Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 342° N
Hubbardston State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.8 mi, 156° SE
Birch Hill Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 347° N
Studio 4 Potters & Gallery (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 069° E
Art on the Rocks (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 086° E
Gardner Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 086° E
Bicentennial Giant Chair (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 072° E
Dunn State Park (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 071° E
Yellow Chair (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 093° E
Fisher Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 255° W
South Royalston Chicken (Public Artwork) — 6.6 mi, 321° NW
Giant Shopping Cart (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 095° E
Path Continues (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 221° SW
Williams Homestead Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 8.3 mi, 218° SW
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation (State Park) — 8.7 mi, 118° SE
Old Winchendon Pump House Site (Historic Ruins) — 8.7 mi, 013° N
Forest Cove Vista (Viewpoint) — 9.0 mi, 011° N
New Dawn Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 9.7 mi, 055° NE
The Painted Goat (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 055° NE
Royalston Historical Society (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 323° NW

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