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Berkshire Massachusetts Map

Explore Berkshire, 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 Berkshire, Massachusetts

How to Use This Berkshire, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.512584
Longitude	-73.192881
Population	131,000
Density	75.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01224
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Pittsfield

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About Berkshire, Massachusetts

Berkshire is a locality in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 131,000, Berkshire is a major urban centre in Massachusetts. The population density is 75.0 people per km². Berkshire is located at 42.5126°N, 73.1929°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01224.

Berkshire maintains an interior landscape defined by the persistent, winding course of the Hoosic River, which carves a path through the earth with a quiet, industrial tenacity. It lies 5.1 miles north-northeast of Pittsfield, MA (from Pittsfield, MA: bearing 32°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-southwest of Adams. The physical character of Berkshire is shaped by its deep inland position, far removed from any maritime influence, relying instead on the stillness of Berkshire Pond to anchor its local geography. Eight miles to the west, the Berkshire Hills rise as a formidable presence, their silhouettes altering the quality of the light as the sun slips behind them each evening. Between the riverbanks and the elevations of the hills, the terrain remains rugged and untamed, offering a stark, honest beauty that favors the observant traveler who finds solace in dense, inland woodland.

Founding narratives for Berkshire emerge from a period of industrious expansion, where the necessity of land and the promise of water power dictated the early settlement patterns. Those who first cleared the soil understood that the survival of Berkshire depended upon the mastery of the local waterways and the clearing of forests for timber and agriculture. The history of the region is etched into the very soil, reflecting a deliberate, methodical approach to building a society that could withstand the harsh, long-shadowed winters. Over generations, the patterns of life in Berkshire have shifted from agrarian subsistence to a more complex, structured existence, though the original, purposeful spirit of the founders remains a quiet undercurrent in the way the streets are laid out and maintained.

Economic activity in Berkshire has evolved from its early reliance on raw natural resources to a more diversified model supported by regional infrastructure and a focus on education. While the local economy draws strength from its connectivity to broader inland markets, the presence of institutions of higher learning provides a necessary intellectual vitality that sustains the workforce. The infrastructure of Berkshire is utilitarian, designed to bridge the gaps between the scattered settlements and the essential services required for modern life. In the nearby Fletcher Farm Conservation Area, one finds a commitment to land management that balances the demands of contemporary industry with the preservation of the wild, uncultivated tracts that define the interior of the state.

Cultural life in Berkshire is marked by a preference for quiet, enduring traditions rather than the fleeting spectacles common to more densely populated corridors. Residents often seek recreation along the Turner Trail, or they gather to witness the seasonal transformation of the landscape, particularly near the rushing waters of Wahconah Falls. While the region does not house major professional sports franchises, the appreciation for collegiate athletics remains a staple of the social calendar, grounding the community in local rivalries and shared school spirit. The proximity to the Pittsfield State Forest and the expansive, quiet vistas of Goodrich Hollow ensures that the people of Berkshire remain deeply connected to the natural world, fostering a temperament that is as steady and enduring as the land itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fletcher Farm Conservation Area (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 320° NW
Chalet Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 088° E
Lanesboro Public School (Recreation Easement) — 1.3 mi, 272° W
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 1.8 mi, 155° SE · 110k acres
Lanesborough Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.0 mi, 287° W
Constitution Hill Reserve (Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 298° NW
Mount Greylock State Reservation (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 344° N
Crane Museum of Papermaking (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 165° S
Pittsfield State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 3.5 mi, 266° W
Balance Rock State Park (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 267° W
Cheshire Water Company Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.7 mi, 010° N
Appalachian Trail Corridor (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 172° S
Daniel Petithory Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 028° NE
Barton's Ledge view (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 328° NW
Mr. Finn’s Cabaret (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 218° SW
St. Germain Stage (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 218° SW
Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 218° SW
Nu Arts (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 217° SW
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 5.2 mi, 215° SW
Berkshire Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 215° SW
Mountain Coaster (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 300° NW
Susan B. Anthony (Public Artwork) — 8.3 mi, 027° NE
Dragon (Historic Ruins) — 8.7 mi, 013° N
Baby Dragon (Historic Ruins) — 8.8 mi, 015° N
Governor Samuel J. Tilden Monument (Monument) — 10.2 mi, 255° W
Concrete Bases (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 210° SW
Balanced Rock (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 209° SW
Stone Pillar (Attraction) — 10.8 mi, 205° SW
West Street Cemetary (Monument) — 11.1 mi, 092° E
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.2 mi, 154° SE · 74k acres

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