What is the geography of Lowell, Massachusetts?
Lowell is located at (42.639515, -71.314588). It can be reached by automobile from Interstate 495, US Route 3, the Lowell Connector, and Massachusetts Routes 3A, 110, 113, and 133. It can be reached by passenger train from Boston’s North Station on the MBTA Lowell Commuter Rail Line (stops at the Gallagher Transportation Terminal). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.7 km sq (14.5 square miles). 35.7 km sq (13.8 mi sq) of it is land and 2.0 km sq (0.8 mi sq) of it (5.23%) is water. Lowell has 5 zip codes, 4 are geographically distinct general zip codes and 1 is for PO-boxes only (01853). The zip code 01850 is the northeastern section of the city, north of the Merrimack River and east of Beaver Brook (Merrimack River)Beaver Brook. This area is known as Centralville. Christian Hill is located here in the area east of Bridge Street. Lower Centralville refers to the section closest to the Merrimack River. The zip code 01851 is the southwestern sect
