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Westwood Massachusetts Map

Explore Westwood, 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 Westwood, Massachusetts

How to Use This Westwood, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.213987
Longitude	-71.224499
Population	15,600
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02090
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Dedham

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About Westwood, Massachusetts

Westwood is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 15,600. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Westwood is located at 42.2140°N, 71.2245°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02090.

Westwood reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of inland terrain and the steady passage of the Rock Meadow Brook. It lies 1.9 miles northwest of Norwood, MA (from Norwood, MA: bearing 316°T), and is situated 9.6 miles southwest of Dorchester. The land here rises and falls with a deliberate grace, anchored by the presence of Buckmaster Pond, which mirrors the shifting colors of the canopy throughout the changing seasons. The local topography is shaped by the subtle influence of Satans Kingdom, a ridge that watches over the horizon and lends a sense of permanence to the surrounding woods. Sunlight often catches the surface of the waterways in the late afternoon, casting long, contemplative shadows across the ground. Residents find a particular stillness in the air here, a quality that speaks to the patience of the earth itself.

Settlement in Westwood grew from early agricultural roots into a modern landscape characterized by a blend of residential life and professional enterprise. The local economy has evolved significantly over generations, moving away from its agrarian origins to become a hub for service-oriented businesses and specialized corporate offices. Many residents contribute to a regional workforce that values precision and steady growth, reflecting the pragmatic spirit of those who first cleared these fields. The infrastructure supports a quiet industriousness, where the hum of daily commerce is balanced by the preservation of open space. This transition from farmland to a contemporary center of activity has been managed with a careful eye toward maintaining the character of the neighborhood.

Westwood maintains a cultural identity that prizes academic achievement and a thoughtful engagement with local history. Notable landmarks, such as those found within the quiet confines of Lakeshore Memorial Park, provide spaces for reflection and community gathering. The town has been home to individuals of significant achievement, including the legendary composer Leonard Bernstein, who once resided in the area and drew inspiration from the quietude of the surroundings. Throughout the year, local events foster a sense of connection, bringing neighbors together in a rhythm that feels both traditional and forward-looking. The intellectual legacy of the region endures, influencing the way people value their surroundings and the way they participate in the life of their neighbors.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Westwood Senior High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.3 mi, 040° NE
Westwood Junior High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 024° NE
The Pitts/Rynsaardt Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 212° SW
Hale Reservation (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 291° W
Mcfarland (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 086° E
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 232° SW
Dedham-Westwood Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.1 mi, 357° N
Noanet Woodlands (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 301° NW
Ellis Avenue Wellfields (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 108° E
Norwood Country Club (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 118° SE
Noanet Peak viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 305° NW
Wilson Mountain Reservation (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 019° N
Charles River Reservation (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 042° NE
Foundation & Chimney (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 325° NW
Oakdale war memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 062° NE
Martini Junction (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 342° N
Lowell Mason Museum and Music Center (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 250° W
Zullo Gallery (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 245° SW
Medfield Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 245° SW
The Glass Bar (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 353° N
Dwight-Derby House Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 247° SW
Medfield Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 245° SW
Historic and Cultural Resources (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 195° S
Path Continues (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 090° E
Bardwell Auditorium (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 329° NW
Canton Community Theater: South Plaza (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 142° SE
Davis Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 322° NW
Bay State Model Railroad Museum (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 044° NE
Boston Marathon - Wellesley Scream Tunnel (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 323° NW
Cassidy Farm Conservation Land (Nature Reserve) — 7.3 mi, 254° W

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