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Whitinsville Massachusetts Map

Explore Whitinsville, 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 Whitinsville, Massachusetts

How to Use This Whitinsville, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.111208
Longitude	-71.666178
Population	6,750
Density	715.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01588
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester
School District	Northbridge School District

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About Whitinsville, Massachusetts

Whitinsville is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,750. The population density is 715.6 people per km². Whitinsville is located at 42.1112°N, 71.6662°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01588.

Whitinsville reveals itself through the steady, purposeful movement of the Mumford River as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 2.9 miles south-southwest of Northbridge, MA (from Northbridge, MA: bearing 197°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-southwest of Milford. The terrain surrounding Whitinsville is defined by the quiet presence of Linwood Pond, which mirrors the shifting light of the afternoon sky. Beyond the immediate water, the land rises into the dense, shaded canopy of Sutton State Forest, providing a deep reservoir of green against the horizon. Toward the distance, the jagged silhouette of High Rocks marks the boundary of the regional topography, standing firm against the changing seasons. The earth here holds a certain weight, grounding the visitor in a geography that feels both ancient and enduring.

Whitinsville grew from the ambition of industrial ingenuity, once serving as a powerhouse for textile machinery that traveled to corners of the globe. The economic legacy of the area remains anchored in the remnants of these grand brick mills, which line the banks and define the architectural character of the streets. While the looms have long since ceased their rhythmic clatter, the spirit of production persists in the modern, smaller-scale enterprises that occupy these repurposed spaces. Nearby, the dramatic, rocky depths of Purgatory Chasm offer a silent contrast to the industrious history of the valley floor. Life here moves with the deliberate pace of a place that understands the value of hard work and the long-term utility of well-built structures.

Cultural life in Whitinsville centers around the shared history of the people who shaped its development, with the Whitin Park Playground acting as a focal point for the daily rhythms of the residents. The park serves as a common ground where the community gathers, its open spaces providing a necessary respite from the bustle of modern life. Visitors might find echoes of the past in the preserved estates and the enduring, sturdy homes that speak to the prosperity of earlier generations. While the area does not claim the fame of global icons, it remains a place of profound local identity, quiet pride, and the occasional visit to the nearby, rushing waters of Sutton Falls. The atmosphere remains one of reserved, thoughtful observation, where the quality of the air at dusk feels heavy with the memory of the labor that built it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Whitin Park Playground (Conservation Area) — locality lies within
Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 111° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 113° SE
Northbridge High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 119° SE
Lackey Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 244° SW
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (State Park) — 1.6 mi, 106° E
Fairwoods Christian Rec Soc (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 153° SE
Sutton State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.3 mi, 306° NW
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 300° NW
Upton State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.5 mi, 066° NE
West River Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 091° E
Devil's Corncrib (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 295° NW
Fat Man's Misery (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 294° NW
E. Kent Swift Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 078° E
Crash Site Monument (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 160° S
West Hill Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 063° NE · 79 acres
Old Black Oak (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 345° N
Elm Draughthouse Cinema (Cinema) — 7.3 mi, 320° NW
Milford Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 082° E
ConnectEd & Inspired (Arts Centre) — 7.7 mi, 082° E
Willard House and Clock Museum (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 358° N
Caffrey family house foundation (1790s) (Historic Ruins) — 9.1 mi, 036° NE
Huguenot Fort (Historic Castle / Fort) — 9.3 mi, 265° W
NEMBA Plaque (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 065° NE
Whale Rock (Viewpoint) — 9.6 mi, 069° E
Teetering Rock (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 065° NE
Odd Fellow Gallery (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 074° E
Hopkinton Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 10.6 mi, 046° NE
The Goddard Rocket Launching Site National Historic Landmark (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 315° NW
Statue of Hachikō (Public Artwork) — 10.8 mi, 133° SE

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