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Westford Massachusetts Map

Explore Westford, 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 Westford, Massachusetts

How to Use This Westford, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.579258
Longitude	-71.437841
Population	23,800
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01886
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Cambridge

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About Westford, Massachusetts

Westford is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 23,800. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Westford is located at 42.5793°N, 71.4378°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01886.

Westford occupies an inland landscape characterized by its rugged terrain and the quiet, persistent presence of its natural features. It lies 3.9 miles west-southwest of Chelmsford, MA (from Chelmsford, MA: bearing 248°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-southwest of Lowell. The land rises toward the distant silhouette of Oak Hill, which anchors the western horizon with a stoic, unchanging gravity. Water defines the local geography, as the flow of Coldspring Brook meanders through the lowlands, and the surface of Stony Brook Reservoir reflects the changing intensity of the sun. Deep within the surrounding woodlands, Thanksgiving Ground Town Forest offers a dense refuge of pine and oak that shifts color with the turning seasons. Travelers may encounter the dramatic descent of water at Wicassic Falls, a site that serves as a visceral reminder of the power inherent in the regional topography.

Westford grew from an agrarian beginning into a place where the deliberate industry of its citizens shaped the economic landscape. Early settlers recognized the value of the soil, laying the groundwork for a transition from farming to the more complex manufacturing interests that followed. Over time, the local economy shifted, embracing technological advancement while maintaining a connection to the industrious spirit of its past. The architecture of the older buildings reflects a sturdy, utilitarian aesthetic that prioritizes durability and function over mere ornamentation. This evolution has allowed Westford to balance its historical foundations with the modern demands of a changing professional world. Residents continue to contribute to a legacy of craftsmanship that honors the labor of those who first cleared the fields and built the mills.

Westford maintains a distinct cultural identity anchored by the central space of Westford Common, where the community gathers to mark the passage of time. The atmosphere remains quiet and measured, defined by the deliberate pace of daily life and the shared stewardship of local landmarks. Residents often look to the past with a sense of continuity, recognizing that the character of the place is built upon the collective memory of its people. Occasionally, the name of the town reaches beyond its borders, as seen in the life of individuals like the author Sarah Josepha Hale, who spent formative years here and left an indelible mark on American letters. Throughout the year, local events draw neighbors together, reinforcing the social bonds that sustain the spirit of the collective. This enduring sense of place is a quiet constant, felt in the crisp air of autumn and the persistent, slow growth of the community.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Westford Common (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 340° N
Abbot Elementary School Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.5 mi, 026° NE
Westford Knight (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 016° N
Hildreth Street Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 219° SW
Foley Parcel (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 107° E
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 135° SE
Day Conservation Land (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 281° W
Robinson Elementary School Fields (Recreation Easement) — 1.2 mi, 241° SW
River Street Playground (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 317° NW
Indian Grinding Stone (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 040° NE
Town Forest (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.5 mi, 268° W
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.5 mi, 279° W
Basinas Square (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 354° N
Gathering Rocks (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 073° E
Wetlands Overlook Area (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 074° E
Wetlands Viewing Area (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 075° E
The Cannon Theatre (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 220° SW
Fort Rock (Viewpoint) — 3.7 mi, 192° S
Sergeant William Woitowicz Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 268° W
Ellen Theatrical (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 074° E
Preserved Quarry Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 178° S
Cellar Hole (Historic Ruins) — 5.2 mi, 108° E
Forest Bells (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 276° W
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.6 mi, 112° E · 7,706 acres
Hosmer House Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 185° S
Loading Dock Gallery (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 055° NE
Brush Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 7.8 mi, 055° NE
New England Quilt Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 054° NE
Middlesex Canal Visitor Center (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 083° E
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.4 mi, 261° W · 3,392 acres

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