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Adams Massachusetts Map

Explore Adams, 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 Adams, Massachusetts

How to Use This Adams, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.62425
Longitude	-73.117603
Population	5,466
Density	861.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01220
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Pittsfield
School District	Hoosac Valley School District

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About Adams, Massachusetts

Adams is a locality in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,466. The population density is 861.4 people per km². Adams is located at 42.6243°N, 73.1176°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01220.

Adams occupies a rugged corridor defined by the steady, persistent passage of the Hoosic River through a landscape of deep valleys and rising slopes. It lies 5.3 miles south of North Adams, MA (from North Adams, MA: bearing 185°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-northeast of Berkshire. The terrain surrounding Adams reveals the raw, geological patience of the earth, where the shadows of the Berkshire Hills stretch across the horizon to influence the cooling air of the evening. To the east, the dense, quiet reach of Savoy Mountain State Forest provides a wild border, while the nearby glacial terrain holds the still waters of Bassett Reservoir. Those who traverse the local geography often look toward the dramatic natural basin known as The Hopper, where the land seems to pull upward toward the sky. When the light fades, the mist often settles in the lowlands, creating a silver, quiet stillness that blankets the valley floor.

Adams grew from the ambition of early industrial enterprise, tethering its fortunes to the water power provided by the local stream and the labor of generations. Textile mills and paper manufacturing once defined the rhythm of the day, turning the raw materials of the region into the foundational wealth of the settlement. While the clamor of the heavy machinery has long since quieted, the remnants of that era remain visible in the sturdy brickwork and the layout of the streets. Today, the economy has shifted toward a blend of small-scale commerce and a growing appreciation for the natural assets that define the surroundings. The residents maintain a practical, industrious spirit, valuing the resilience required to thrive in a climate that shifts sharply with the turning of the seasons.

Cultural life in Adams centers on a profound connection to the land and a pride in the figures who emerged from its challenging topography. Susan B. Anthony, a pivotal leader in the women’s suffrage movement, was born in this environment and carried its steady resolve into her lifelong advocacy. Residents often gather at 4 Hoosac Street Park to mark the passing of the year, while outdoor enthusiasts test their endurance on the Thunderbolt Ski Trail. Nature remains the primary landmark, as the cascading waters of Money Brook Falls draw those seeking a moment of respite from the modern pace. The character of the people is marked by a quiet, literate independence, reflecting the stark beauty of a place where the seasons dictate the flow of human activity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

4 Hoosac Street Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 014° N
McKinley Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 265° W
Youth Center (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 156° SE
Liberty Street Field (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 198° S
Mount Greylock State Reservation (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 327° NW
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 128° SE
Savoy Mountain State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 081° E
Fire District Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.5 mi, 240° SW
Baby Dragon (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 296° NW
Dragon (Historic Ruins) — 2.0 mi, 294° NW
Ragged Mountain (Viewpoint) — 2.0 mi, 313° NW
Notch Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.2 mi, 314° NW
Stafford Hill Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 183° S
Savoy Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 149° SE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 3.9 mi, 211° SW · 110k acres
Daniel Petithory Memorial (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 205° SW
Mohawk Theater (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 004° N
MCLA Gallery 51 (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 003° N
North Adams Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 005° N
Gary Lichetenstein Editions (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 002° N
Natural Bridge State Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 013° N
Mehlin Museum of Astronomy (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 325° NW
Hopkins Observatory Planetarium (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 325° NW
Images Cinema (Cinema) — 7.4 mi, 324° NW
Adams Memorial Theatre (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 324° NW
Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 323° NW
Williamstown House of Local History (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 322° NW
Green Mountain National Forest (National Forest) — 8.3 mi, 352° N · 412k acres
Farm Museum (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 322° NW
Antique Truck (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 082° E

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