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Topsfield Massachusetts Map

Explore Topsfield, 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 Topsfield, Massachusetts

How to Use This Topsfield, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.637594
Longitude	-70.949497
Population	2,864
Density	408.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01983
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Salem
School District	Masconomet School District

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About Topsfield, Massachusetts

Topsfield is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,864. The population density is 408.5 people per km². Topsfield is located at 42.6376°N, 70.9495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01983.

Topsfield exists as a quiet landscape defined by the modest rise of Town Hill and the meandering path of the Ipswich River. It lies 4.4 miles north-northwest of Danvers, MA (from Danvers, MA: bearing 347°T), and is situated 8.1 miles southwest of North Shore. The terrain stretches toward the Atlantic Ocean, which exerts a subtle, salt-tinged influence upon the evening air just five miles away. Residents often find solace in the wooded trails of Willowdale State Forest, where the light filters through canopy leaves with a softened, emerald hue. Within the local geography, the Banus Reservation offers a sanctuary for quiet reflection, while the waters of the Putnamville Reservoir catch the reflection of the sky in a mirror of still, dark glass. Averills Island remains a secluded point of interest, punctuating the local topography with its solitary presence amidst the surrounding greenery.

Topsfield maintains a history deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the early colonial period, which continue to shape its identity today. The local economy has shifted from the agrarian practices of its founding years toward a diverse mix of professional services and light industry that supports modern life. Many families continue to honor the legacy of the land by supporting small-scale farming operations that provide fresh produce to the region. This economic continuity ensures that the character of the place remains steady, even as the demands of the modern world press against its borders. The preservation of historic structures serves as a daily reminder of the labor and foresight that established these foundations centuries ago. By balancing these older industries with contemporary needs, Topsfield retains a sense of purpose that feels both deliberate and enduring.

Topsfield cultivates a distinct cultural character defined by its commitment to community traditions and a shared appreciation for the changing seasons. The annual Topsfield Fair stands as a significant event, drawing visitors to celebrate the regional harvest and the enduring spirit of local craftsmanship. Notable landmarks, such as the historic Parson Capen House, anchor the identity of the area in the architectural heritage of the seventeenth century. While no singular, world-famous figures are synonymous with the daily life here, the quiet contributions of its residents to the broader arts and sciences reflect the intellectual curiosity common to this part of the world. Life unfolds at a measured pace, where the rhythm of the school year and the cycle of the fairgrounds dictate the flow of the calendar. Visitors often observe that the atmosphere here possesses an unpretentious dignity, inviting those who pass through to appreciate the subtle beauty of a landscape that values substance over spectacle.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Emerson Center Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 018° N
Topsfield Fairgrounds (Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 153° SE
Bare Hill Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 346° N
Caitlin Lane (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 126° SE
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 069° E
Mascomomet Regional High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 1.1 mi, 238° SW
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 343° N
Putnamville Reservoir Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.5 mi, 190° S
Observation Tower (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 113° SE
Salem-Beverly Waterway Canal (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.7 mi, 135° SE
Willowdale State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 018° N
Nancy Merill Trail Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 277° W
Connors Farm (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 160° S
J. C. Phillips Sanctuary (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 274° W
Wunnegen Dedication (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 259° W
Bradley Palmer State Park (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 077° E
Holyoke-French House (Historic Ruins) — 2.9 mi, 304° NW
Russel Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 269° W
Kaneb Theatre (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 180° S
Future Home of the Massachusetts Air and Space Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 152° SE
M4 Sherman Tank (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 112° E
Off Cabot (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 150° SE
John Canot House and Visitor Center (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 151° SE
Salem Art Gallery (Gallery) — 8.0 mi, 157° SE
Salem Cat Museum (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 167° S
Witch Dungeon Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 161° S
Gallows Hill Museum & Theater (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 161° S
Cinema Salem (Cinema) — 8.5 mi, 160° S
Essex Institute Museum Building (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 160° S
BlackCraft Haunt (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 161° S

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