Brookfield Massachusetts Map

About Brookfield, Massachusetts

Brookfield is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,500. The population density is 95.0 people per km². Brookfield is located at 42.2140°N, 72.1023°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1506.

Brookfield unfolds with a gentle generosity of rolling hills and verdant fields, where the Connecticut River's broad, slow-moving presence shapes the very character of the land. It lies 15.7 miles west-south-west of Worcester, MA (from Worcester, MA: bearing 258°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-west of Charlton. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a clean, cool scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the scattered farmsteads and the cluster of buildings that mark the village center. Here, the landscape is not dramatic but possesses a quiet, enduring beauty, a place where stone walls, weathered by generations of New England winters, trace the boundaries of pastures and woodlands. The light, as it slants through the deciduous trees, casts long, painterly shadows, illuminating the subtle contours of the terrain with a softness that invites contemplation. The history of Brookfield is entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy evident in the well-maintained barns and the enduring presence of farmland, though the economy has diversified over the years. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the water power offered by the Swift River and its tributaries, established a community rooted in hard work and self-reliance. While Brookfield may not boast grand pronouncements of industrial might, its economic pulse has long been tied to the earth and the ingenuity of its people, a spirit that persists in the small businesses and artisanal crafts found today. The village green, a quiet hub of activity, serves as a gentle reminder of Brookfield’s enduring connection to its past, a place where the present continues to unfold with a measured, unhurried grace.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Brookfield, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Brookfield and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for Brookfield includes the ZIP code (01506), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment (Brookfield 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 Brookfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.