Belchertown Massachusetts Map

About Belchertown, Massachusetts

Belchertown is a locality in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 15,000. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Belchertown is located at 42.2770°N, 72.4009°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1007.

Belchertown rises from the gently rolling hills of Hampshire County, a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and the persistent work of farmers. It lies 9.5 miles south-east of Amherst, MA (from Amherst, MA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-east of Ludlow. The terrain here is a mosaic of fertile bottomlands that cradle the Swift River and its tributaries, and higher ground where woodlands of oak and maple cast long shadows, especially in the late afternoon when the light turns a honeyed gold. The air, particularly after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that speaks of the deep woods surrounding the more settled areas. In the heart of Belchertown, the village green, a wide expanse of well-kept grass, offers a gathering place, its stately elms standing as silent witnesses to generations of town life. The story of Belchertown is one of agrarian roots and a quiet evolution, its founding in the mid-18th century tied to the expansion of settlement westward from the Connecticut River. For much of its history, agriculture was the lifeblood, with farms producing dairy, tobacco, and a bounty of fruits and vegetables that found their way to local markets and beyond. Though the landscape still bears the mark of these working farms, and many retain a working status, the economy has broadened to include small businesses and specialized industries, a testament to the town's adaptability. A notable feature is the presence of several large, serene lakes, remnants of glacial activity, which offer both recreational opportunities and contribute to the unique, water-kissed character of Belchertown. The rhythm of life here, while not hurried, possesses a steady, purposeful beat, a continuation of the endurance and foresight that built this place.

About This Belchertown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Belchertown, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.277036, -72.400918. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Belchertown and Hampshire County.

Detailed location data for Belchertown includes the ZIP code (01007), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Hampshire County (Northampton), and school district assignment (Belchertown School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Belchertown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.