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Winthrop Massachusetts Map

Explore Winthrop, 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 Winthrop, Massachusetts

How to Use This Winthrop, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.375098
Longitude	-70.982827
Population	18,300
Density	5500.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02152
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Boston

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About Winthrop, Massachusetts

Winthrop is a locality in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 18,300. The population density is 5500.0 people per km². Winthrop is located at 42.3751°N, 70.9828°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02152.

Winthrop occupies a slender peninsula that extends defiantly into the Atlantic Ocean, defined by the relentless salt air and the shifting tides of the coast. It lies 1.2 miles north of Suffolk, MA (from Suffolk, MA: bearing 350°T), and is situated 4.0 miles east-northeast of Greater Boston. The landscape is shaped by the subtle rise of Cottage Hill, a modest elevation that offers a quiet vantage point over the surrounding waters. Visitors often observe the stark beauty of the shoreline, where the horizon meets the endless expanse of the sea in a blur of gray and blue. Beyond the immediate coast, the terrain dips toward the low-lying Deer Island Flats, an area that highlights the delicate balance between land and tide. Local flora clings to the salt-swept soil, thriving in a climate where the wind carries the bracing scent of the open water throughout every season.

Winthrop traces its roots to early agrarian settlement, transitioning over centuries from a quiet farming outpost to a vibrant residential enclave. The local economy evolved in tandem with the maritime trade, eventually fostering a community that serves as a gateway to broader regional industry. Fishing and small-scale maritime commerce once anchored the daily lives of residents, providing a steady rhythm to the passage of time. While the bustling shipping lanes remain a distant hum, the modern local economy is sustained by a mix of professional services and residential stability. Even as global markets shift, the character of the place remains anchored in its historical reliance on the sea, maintaining a steady, industrious pulse that avoids the frantic pace of larger urban centers.

Winthrop fosters a distinct cultural identity, one that prizes the quiet dignity of a coastal life lived near the bustling Metcalf Square. Residents often gather for local celebrations that honor the maritime heritage, marking the changing seasons with a sense of communal purpose. For those seeking a connection to the broader region, the Freedom Trail remains a significant destination located just four miles away, inviting exploration of the area's deeper historical narratives. Notable landmarks, such as the small, secluded Snake Island, stand as silent sentinels that punctuate the coastal view. The town has been home to influential figures like the poet Sylvia Plath, whose early life here left an indelible mark on her artistic sensibilities. Life here unfolds with a deliberate grace, where the light at dusk illuminates the steeples and rooftops, reflecting a enduring attachment to this narrow strip of land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Curci Studio 20 Madison Avenue (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 352° N
Winthrop Public Library Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 339° N
Lewis Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 094° E
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 342° N
Belle Isle Cemetery (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 002° N
Belle Isle Coastal Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 316° NW
Wood Island Bay Marsh (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 282° W
Constitution Beach (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 293° NW
Deer Island (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 152° SE
Steve Pini Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 326° NW
In Memory of the 850 (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 150° SE
Boston Logan International Airport 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 253° W
Atlantic Works Gallery (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 266° W
ClipArt Gallery (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 260° W
Battery Basinger (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 156° SE
Battery Drum (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 156° SE
Harborwalk Lookout (Viewpoint) — 3.4 mi, 246° SW
Fort Strong (Historic Castle / Fort) — 3.4 mi, 156° SE
Cycleboat Boston (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 268° W
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 3.4 mi, 301° NW
Maritime Museum at Battery Wharf (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 261° W
Waterboat Duck House (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 253° W
Ice cream Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 242° SW
New England Aquarium Whale Watching (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 252° W
All Saints Way (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 260° W
South Essex Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 6.9 mi, 029° NE

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