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Upton Massachusetts Map

Explore Upton, 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 Upton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Upton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.182147
Longitude	-71.610847
Population	3,090
Density	483.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01568
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester
School District	Mendon-Upton School District

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About Upton, Massachusetts

Upton is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,090. The population density is 483.2 people per km². Upton is located at 42.1821°N, 71.6108°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01568.

Upton occupies a quiet portion of the landscape where the movement of water defines the character of the terrain. It lies 2.9 miles east-northeast of Northbridge, MA (from Northbridge, MA: bearing 57°T), and is situated 5.0 miles west-northwest of Milford. The Center Brook flows steadily through the land, carving a path that has long influenced the placement of roads and homesteads. Mill Pond rests nearby, its surface often catching the amber quality of the afternoon light before it fades into the trees. Beyond the immediate clearings, Upton State Forest offers a dense expanse of woodland that shifts from deep green to muted shades of brown with the changing seasons. On the distant horizon, one might catch a glimpse of the peaks of Satans Kingdom, standing as a silent, rugged backdrop to the local scenery.

Upton reflects a history built upon the industrious spirit of early settlers who looked to the water and the earth for their livelihood. Small-scale manufacturing and agriculture once anchored the local economy, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy structures and a preference for practical craftsmanship. Even as the modern regional landscape evolves, the influence of these early trades remains visible in the thoughtful layout of the village center. Residents maintain a steady pace of life that honors this heritage, favoring an economy that balances new enterprise with the preservation of existing infrastructure. The soil and the waterways continue to dictate the rhythm of the day, ensuring that the character of the place remains firmly rooted in its past.

Cultural life in Upton centers on the Town Common, a space that invites neighbors to gather for seasonal events and informal conversation. This open area provides a communal focus, serving as a landmark that has witnessed generations of local history unfold. While the pace of life is deliberate, the proximity to the geological curiosity of Purgatory Chasm offers a reminder of the raw, tectonic forces that once shaped this region. Notable individuals, such as the influential reformer and educator Horace Mann, have ties to this area, leaving a mark on the intellectual development of the broader region. Today, the collective spirit remains defined by a quiet, persistent engagement with the environment and a shared pride in the local landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Upton State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 309° NW
Pratt Pond Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 073° E
Upton Memorial Grade School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 190° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 142° SE
Meadow Drive Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 259° W
West River Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 1.1 mi, 159° S
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational High School Fields (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 198° S
Upton Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.6 mi, 174° S
Hassanamesit Woods (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 266° W
West Hill Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 179° S · 79 acres
Caffrey family house foundation (1790s) (Historic Ruins) — 3.5 mi, 046° NE
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 199° S
Hopkinton State Park (State Park) — 5.0 mi, 048° NE
Willard House and Clock Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 321° NW
Old Black Oak (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 294° NW
Hopkinton Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 5.4 mi, 063° NE
Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 209° SW
NEMBA Plaque (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 100° E
Boston Marathon Starting Line (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 055° NE
George V. Brown Memorial (Public Artwork) — 5.8 mi, 055° NE
Path Continues (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 053° NE
Teetering Rock (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 098° E
Milford Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 128° SE
ConnectEd & Inspired (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 128° SE
Whale Rock (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 104° E
Odd Fellow Gallery (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 109° E
Elm Draughthouse Cinema (Cinema) — 7.6 mi, 275° W
Crash Site Monument (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 193° S
Watkins Woods Plaque (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 034° NE
Old Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 093° E

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