Explore Webster, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Webster, 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 Webster.
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 | Webster |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.050096 |
| Longitude | -71.880072 |
| Population | 12,194 |
| Density | 1584.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 01570 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Worcester |
| School District | Webster School District |
Webster displays a rugged, inland landscape where the steady current of the French River defines the movement of the terrain. It lies 2.6 miles east of Dudley, MA (from Dudley, MA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east-southeast of Southbridge.
The low, quiet expanse of Low Pond offers a reflective surface to the landscape, mirroring the changing colors of the sky as afternoon fades into evening. Beyond the immediate reach of the water, the ground rises toward the distant, jagged silhouette of Carpenter Rocks that anchors the horizon. Residents find a familiar rhythm in the local air, which carries the scent of damp earth and thick, enduring woodlands. A short journey away, the dense growth of Douglass State Forest provides a wild, untamed contrast to the more orderly spaces of the May Street Playground. This inland geography remains steadfast, grounded in a quiet permanence that persists through the seasons.
Webster grew from the strength of its industrial roots, finding early purpose in the robust textile mills that once commanded the riverbanks. These brick structures formed the backbone of a local economy that shifted over generations from heavy manufacturing to a diverse range of modern service and retail enterprises. The labor of those who labored in the mills left an indelible mark on the town’s architecture, creating a sturdy, pragmatic aesthetic that still defines the streetscapes today. As the mills quieted, the town adapted, trading the persistent hum of looms for a more varied commercial landscape. This economic evolution reflects a persistent ambition to maintain stability while honoring the hard-won progress of earlier decades.
Cultural character in Webster thrives on a blend of shared heritage and the simple joys of public gathering spaces. Notable landmarks often center on the preservation of early industrial foundations, which serve as a reminder of the ingenuity required to build a life in this specific part of the state. Community life finds its focus during seasonal celebrations, where neighbors congregate to acknowledge the traditions that bind them together. The local spirit is marked by a quiet, industrious pride that values practical contributions over grandiosity. While the town does not claim a vast roster of globally famous figures, its residents maintain a strong, collective identity rooted in the everyday resilience of their surroundings.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Webster, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 42.050096, -71.880072. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Webster includes the ZIP code (01570), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment (Webster School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |