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Walpole Massachusetts Map

Explore Walpole, 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 Walpole, Massachusetts

How to Use This Walpole, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.13386
Longitude	-71.240298
Population	6,119
Density	840.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02081
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Dedham
School District	Walpole School District

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About Walpole, Massachusetts

Walpole is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,119. The population density is 840.8 people per km². Walpole is located at 42.1339°N, 71.2403°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02081.

Walpole maintains a quiet presence amidst the inland terrain of the Commonwealth, defined by the steady, unassuming flow of the Spring Brook as it winds through the landscape. It lies 3.8 miles west-northwest of Sharon, MA (from Sharon, MA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-northeast of Franklin. The ground in Walpole remains firm and deeply rooted, far from the influence of any coastal air, characterized instead by the presence of Memorial Pond where the water mirrors the shifting gray of the sky. To the west, the silhouettes of Satans Kingdom rise against the horizon, providing a permanent backdrop to the local topography. Residents often gather at Morgan Field to observe the seasonal changes that mark the transition from the humid heat of summer to the crisp, clear light of autumn. Six miles away, the vast expanse of Foxborough State Forest offers a contrast to the developed residential sectors, serving as a reminder of the wilder, uncultivated woodlands that once dominated this interior region.

Walpole grew from its early reliance on the power of moving water, which supported the development of paper mills and textile production that historically fueled the local economy. These industries transformed the landscape, drawing workers who built homes and established the foundational character of the settlement that persists in the architecture of the older districts. While the manufacturing era has evolved into a more modern service and industrial base, the remnants of that industrious spirit remain visible in the repurposed structures that line the center. Commerce today is balanced by a commitment to maintaining the integrity of the land, reflecting a practical approach to expansion that favors steady, controlled growth over rapid transformation. The economic life of Walpole continues to benefit from its position, drawing on the regional vitality of the surrounding counties to sustain its local enterprises.

Cultural identity in Walpole is shaped by a sense of continuity, where long-standing traditions foster a strong connection between neighbors and the history of their surroundings. Public life often centers around the common spaces where the pace of the day slows, allowing for a deliberate appreciation of the community’s social fabric. Notable figures such as the professional athlete Mike Milbury have connections to this geography, reflecting the town’s role in nurturing talent that eventually reaches a wider stage. Events throughout the year, held in the vicinity of the public commons, encourage a shared sense of belonging that defines the local atmosphere. The experience of living here is grounded in the reality of the seasons, where the quality of the late afternoon sun illuminates the trees and buildings with a clarity that feels entirely distinct to this specific corner of the interior.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Walpole High School (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 292° W
Jarvis Farm (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 172° S
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 221° SW
Historic and Cultural Resources (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 331° NW
Fire Fighters Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 316° NW
East Jr. High School (Recreation Easement) — 1.1 mi, 014° N
Moose Hill Farm (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 089° E
Neponset River Water Conservation Project (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 175° S
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 151° SE
Johnson Middle/West Jr. High S (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 324° NW
Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 140° SE
Water District Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.9 mi, 132° SE
Town of Walpole (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.0 mi, 326° NW
Tom Brady (Public Artwork) — 3.1 mi, 204° SW
Morseville (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 194° S
Neponset River Reservation (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 057° NE
Orpehum Theatre (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 187° S
Borderland State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 129° SE
Canton Community Theater: South Plaza (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 086° E
Medfield Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 318° NW
Dwight-Derby House Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 317° NW
Lowell Mason Museum and Music Center (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 322° NW
Ames Boulder (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 141° SE
Cassidy Farm Conservation Land (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 299° NW
Dewey Farm Conservation Land (Nature Reserve) — 7.3 mi, 299° NW
Children's Museum Easton (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 123° SE
Path Continues (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 050° NE
Foundation & Chimney (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 351° N
Franklin Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 247° SW
Martini Junction (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 357° N

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