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Belchertown Massachusetts Map

Explore Belchertown, 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 Belchertown, Massachusetts

How to Use This Belchertown, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.277036
Longitude	-72.400918
Population	3,129
Density	240.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01007
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Northampton
School District	Belchertown School District

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About Belchertown, Massachusetts

Belchertown is a locality in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,129. The population density is 240.1 people per km². Belchertown is located at 42.2770°N, 72.4009°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01007.

Belchertown displays a terrain defined by inland expanses and quiet, elevated vistas that define the interior of the region. It lies 8.9 miles north-northeast of Ludlow, MA (from Ludlow, MA: bearing 25°T), and is situated 9.5 miles southeast of Amherst. [SENTENCE 2] The landscape is shaped by the presence of Jabish Brook, which meanders through the terrain, while the nearby Spencer Pond offers a reflective surface under the shifting New England sky. Eight miles to the west, the Mount Holyoke Range provides a steady, looming presence on the horizon, grounding the visual field. To the north, the Cadwell Memorial Forest introduces a dense, verdant texture to the surroundings, and the sheltered depths of Holland Glen provide a contrast to the open fields. During the transition of seasons, the light across these plains gains a particular clarity, emphasizing the deep, earthy colors of the soil and the persistent growth of the woodlands.

Belchertown maintains a character rooted in its agricultural heritage and the steady evolution of its local economy. Early settlers recognized the utility of the land, organizing the settlement around fertile tracts that supported a modest but resilient industriousness. Over time, the focus shifted from agrarian pursuits to a broader base of small-scale enterprise and service-oriented work. The daily life of Belchertown remains tied to these rhythms, favoring a measured pace that prioritizes stability over rapid commercial expansion. Residents often look toward the Center School area as a focal point of local activity, reflecting a commitment to the foundational institutions that have long sustained the population.

Belchertown holds a cultural identity shaped by the quiet persistence of its inhabitants and a history of self-governance. The atmosphere is punctuated by the presence of historic architecture, where the steeples and clapboard facades offer a sense of continuity that bridges the past and the present. Notable figures such as the nineteenth-century poet and author Helen Hunt Jackson, who drew inspiration from the sensibilities of the region, reflect the intellectual currents that have historically passed through these parts. Local gatherings and seasonal events serve as the primary venues for community connection, fostering a social fabric that relies on direct, personal interaction. Even as the modern world encroaches, the spirit of Belchertown remains distinctly marked by a preference for the local, the tangible, and the enduring.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Parsons Field (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 046° NE
Cold Spring School (Recreation Easement) — 0.3 mi, 137° SE
Belchertown Firefighter's Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 327° NW
Valuation Section Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 260° W
Jabish Middle School Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 178° S
Quabbin Reservoir Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.6 mi, 038° NE
Belchertown Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.7 mi, 346° N
Umass Experimental Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.0 mi, 131° SE
Herman Covey Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 109° E
Holland Glen Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.6 mi, 347° N
Mount Holyoke Range State Park (State Park) — 2.9 mi, 303° NW
Timber Frame (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 091° E
Bachelor Brook Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 277° W
Quabbin Spillway (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 077° E
DonaldCurtis Workshop (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 297° NW
Stone Fountain (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 165° S
Frank A Hyrniewicz Memorial (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 166° S
Bob Stiles House Museum (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 298° NW
Main Stage (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 298° NW
Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.5 mi, 297° NW
Studio Stage (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 298° NW
ArtWorks Gallery (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 098° E
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.5 mi, 299° NW · 74k acres
Classic Car Junkyard (Historic Ruins) — 8.5 mi, 332° NW
Robert Frost (Public Artwork) — 8.7 mi, 317° NW
Mead Art Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 318° NW
Beneski Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 319° NW
Joseph Skinner Museum (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 264° W
Buckley Recital Hall (Arts Centre) — 8.9 mi, 318° NW
Tower Theaters (Cinema) — 9.1 mi, 262° W

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