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Worcester Massachusetts Map

Explore Worcester, 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 Worcester, Massachusetts

How to Use This Worcester, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.262593
Longitude	-71.802293
Population	206,518
Density	2134.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	01608, 01601, 01602, 01603, 01604
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Worcester
School District	Worcester School District

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About Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 206,518, Worcester is a major urban centre in Massachusetts. The population density is 2134.2 people per km². Worcester is located at 42.2626°N, 71.8023°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Worcester is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 01608, 01601, 01602.

Worcester emerges from the central Massachusetts landscape as a dense collection of triple-decker houses and industrious brick blocks spread across a series of steep, challenging hills. It lies 5.0 miles north-northeast of Auburn, MA (from Auburn, MA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-southwest of Shrewsbury. The terrain defines the pace of life here, where streets rise and fall with a rhythmic gravity that demands a sturdy gait from every pedestrian. A quiet, silver light often settles over the Korean War Memorial, grounding the urban center in a space of reflection amidst the constant hum of activity. To the west, the distant summits of High Rocks provide a rugged silhouette against the evening sky, while the nearby waters of Salisbury Pond catch the amber glow of sunset, mirroring the changing leaves of autumn that coat the surrounding slopes.

Settlement in Worcester began with a deliberate intent to carve a productive life out of a wilderness that was once primarily defined by the winding path of the Blackstone River. Early pioneers recognized the potential in the land’s natural incline, utilizing the geography to drive the mechanisms of an burgeoning industrial age. As the centuries turned, Worcester grew from a collection of modest dwellings into a hub of innovation, its character shaped by the steady arrival of families from across the globe who sought to build their futures in the shadow of the mills. This legacy remains etched into the architecture of the older districts, where the heavy, soot-stained masonry speaks of the labor and ambition that fueled the region’s early expansion.

Prosperity in Worcester has long been anchored by a diverse industrial base that has transitioned gracefully from traditional manufacturing to a modern focus on biotechnology, healthcare, and advanced research. The city serves as an intellectual magnet, drawing thousands of students to institutions like the College of the Holy Cross and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which infuse the streets with a youthful, inquiring energy. Infrastructure here is designed to manage the complexities of a hilly, inland environment, with a network of roads that wind through the valleys and connect the various neighborhoods to the bustling commercial corridors. The economic vitality of Worcester is sustained by this constant exchange of academic thought and practical enterprise, ensuring that the local workforce remains deeply engaged with the evolving demands of the twenty-first century.

Culture in Worcester flourishes through a vibrant commitment to the arts and a deep-seated passion for athletics, whether it is the crack of a bat at a professional baseball game or the spirited competition between local collegiate teams. Residents gather for major annual festivals that celebrate the diverse ethnic heritage of the population, filling the parks and squares with music and the scent of international cuisines. Beyond the built environment, those seeking a moment of natural beauty often venture out toward the tranquility of The Cascade or the quiet trails of the distant Sutton State Forest. Among the individuals who have left a mark on the wider world, the physicist Robert Goddard stands as a prominent figure, his pioneering work in rocketry having found its initial spark within the laboratories of this very place.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 0.1 mi, 340° N
Worcester Public Library (Landmark) — 0.1 mi, 334° NW
The Palladium (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 0.1 mi, 229° SW
Worcester City Hall (Landmark) — 0.2 mi, 335° NW
Worcester Common (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 356° N
American Antiquarian Society (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 291° W
Farnsworth Art Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 300° NW
Union Station (Landmark) — 0.2 mi, 022° N
Saint Paul's Cathedral (Cathedral / Church) — 0.2 mi, 343° N
Worcester Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 256° W
Institute Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.1 mi, 323° NW
Green Hill Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.6 mi, 014° N
Powder House Hill (Historic Site) — 2.2 mi, 039° NE
Worcester Art Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 009° N
EcoTarium (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.7 mi, 007° N
Lt. Power Memorial (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 156° SE
Senator Hoar Memorial (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 030° NE
Celtic Cross (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 050° NE
WWII Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 104° E
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 0.1 mi, 203° SW
Franklin Square Salon Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 203° SW
ArtsWorcester (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 177° S
Worcester Wall (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 157° SE
Elm Park Community School (Recreation Easement) — 0.5 mi, 327° NW
Major Taylor Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 009° N
Seven Hills Charter Public School Playground (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 070° E
Institute Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 355° N
Elm Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 295° NW
Quinsigamond State Park (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 070° E
Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.2 mi, 051° NE

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