Explore Winchester, 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 Winchester, 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 Winchester.
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 | Winchester |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.452318 |
| Longitude | -71.136998 |
| Population | 22,970 |
| Density | 1470.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 01890 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Cambridge |
| School District | Winchester School District |
Winchester holds a quiet presence where the Aberjona River carves a slow, deliberate path through the landscape. It lies 2.0 miles south-southeast of Woburn, MA (from Woburn, MA: bearing 157°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-northwest of Greater Boston. The terrain rises toward the Middlesex Fells, a rugged expanse that defines the horizon with its ancient granite knuckles and dense canopy. Judkins Pond rests near the center of the grid, its still surface reflecting the light that filters through the trees of the nearby Brooks-Parkhurst Town Forest. Beyond the immediate wood and water, the air carries a faint, salt-tinged promise of the Atlantic Ocean, which waits only five miles to the east. Winchester remains a place where the earth feels solid and the atmosphere holds the cool, clear weight of the northern temperament.
Winchester grew from early colonial roots into a refined enclave defined by a spirit of industrious independence. The local economy transitioned long ago from the mills that once relied on the flow of the Aberjona River to the professional, commuter-focused vitality seen today. Residents often travel toward the urban centers, yet they maintain a commitment to the preservation of their local infrastructure and architectural integrity. The rhythm of daily commerce is steady and precise, mirroring the meticulous care given to the historic homes that line the streets. Winchester serves as a waypoint for those who value the intersection of quiet residential life and proximity to the broader intellectual and economic corridors of the region.
Culturally, Winchester fosters an environment where education and civic participation are held in high regard. The Mccall Jr High School Recreational Fields provide a central gathering point for the youth, buzzing with activity during the long, golden afternoons of the season. Notable figures like the acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma have resided here, adding a layer of artistic distinction to the local narrative. For those seeking a deeper connection to history, the Black Heritage Trail lies seven miles away, offering a somber and necessary perspective on the broader regional experience. Local events often center on the shifting seasons, celebrating the transition from the deep greens of summer to the stark, elegant clarity of a New England winter.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Winchester, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 42.452318, -71.136998. 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 Winchester includes the ZIP code (01890), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Winchester 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. |