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Wakefield Massachusetts Map

Explore Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, Massachusetts

How to Use This Wakefield, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.506484
Longitude	-71.072831
Population	27,090
Density	1415.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01880
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge
School District	Wakefield School District

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About Wakefield, Massachusetts

Wakefield is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 27,090. The population density is 1415.0 people per km². Wakefield is located at 42.5065°N, 71.0728°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01880.

Wakefield occupies a landscape defined by the quiet presence of Lake Quannapowitt, which serves as the central mirror for the sky and the surrounding homes. It lies 1.8 miles southeast of Reading, MA (from Reading, MA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of Cambridge. The terrain here rises toward the Middlesex Fells, providing a rugged, forested horizon that anchors the local geography. Mill River winds its way through the nearby landscape, carrying a steady, rhythmic pulse toward the Atlantic Ocean only six miles away. The salt air occasionally drifts inland, carrying a faint, bracing scent that reminds residents of the proximity to the coast. Monk Island sits solitary in the distance, a small point of earth that breaks the surface of the local waters. Hall Park offers a green sanctuary where the grass holds the cool dampness of the morning long after the sun has climbed high.

Wakefield maintains a history deeply connected to the industrial evolution of the region, having transitioned from early agricultural roots to a center of manufacturing prowess. The local economy once thrived on the production of shoes and rattan furniture, industries that shaped the labor and character of the early generations. Today, the commercial landscape reflects a modern adaptability, supporting diverse businesses that sustain the daily requirements of the inhabitants. Long-standing brick structures stand as silent witnesses to these shifts, their sturdy masonry holding the echoes of past productivity. The transition from heavy industry to a service-based economy has left the architecture of Wakefield with a sense of grounded, purposeful utility. This evolution has balanced the necessity of progress with an enduring respect for the labor that first defined the landscape.

Wakefield carries a cultural character shaped by a blend of civic pride and a quiet, literate sensibility. The town center features traditional architecture that feels both classic and functional, serving as a gathering point for local events and seasonal festivities. Residents often walk the paths near the water, enjoying a pace of life that values reflection and community connection. While many notable figures have walked these streets, the spirit of the place remains firmly rooted in the lives of those who sustain its daily operations. For those seeking a deeper connection to the wider region, the Freedom Trail remains a reachable destination for a day of historical immersion. The atmosphere in Wakefield persists as a deliberate mixture of residential comfort and a steady, unobtrusive engagement with the world beyond its borders.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Floral Way (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 301° NW
Better Homes and Gardens 1950 Achievement Award (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 257° W
Hall Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 306° NW
Crystal Lake Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.6 mi, 173° S
Fernald Field (Little League) (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 116° SE
Paddy Heights Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 128° SE
Doyle School (Recreation Easement) — 0.9 mi, 206° SW
Memorial High School (Recreation Easement) — 1.2 mi, 122° SE
Crystal Lake Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.3 mi, 178° S
Imax (Cinema) — 1.3 mi, 318° NW
Breakheart Reservation (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 113° SE
Town Forest (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 149° SE
Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 330° NW
Middlesex Fells Reservation (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 198° S
Kallenberg Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 3.6 mi, 087° E
Stone Chimney (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 192° S
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.7 mi, 098° E
Follow Your Art (Arts Centre) — 3.7 mi, 175° S
Pickerel Rock (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 200° S
Steel Tower (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 107° E
Baldwin Green (Public Artwork) — 4.4 mi, 266° W
Echo Rock (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 102° E
Silver mine (Historic Ruins) — 4.6 mi, 204° SW
Burlington Public Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 269° W
Art Lab Everett (Arts Centre) — 6.5 mi, 175° S
G.A.R. Hall and Museum of Lynn, MA (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 115° SE
Galleries at LynnArts (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 114° SE
Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 114° SE
South Essex Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 8.2 mi, 110° E
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.3 mi, 271° W · 7,706 acres

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