Charlemont Massachusetts Map

About Charlemont, Massachusetts

Charlemont is a locality in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Charlemont is located at 42.6279°N, 72.8698°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1339.

Charlemont rests in a fold of the Berkshire Hills, where the Deerfield River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its way through the verdant valley. It lies 18.3 miles east-north-east of Berkshire, MA (from Berkshire, MA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-north-west of Shelburne. The landscape here is a study in textures: the rough-hewn faces of ancient mountains softened by a cloak of dense forest, their slopes a deep, mossy green in the summer and fiery hues of crimson and gold come autumn. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean scent of pine and damp earth, particularly noticeable in the early morning mist that often clings to the lower elevations, lending an ethereal quality to the already serene surroundings. The roads, winding and narrow, follow the contours of the land, revealing glimpses of stone walls, weathered barns, and the occasional, sturdy farmhouse that seems to have grown organically from the very soil. The history of Charlemont is deeply entwined with the rhythms of the land and the industry that once thrived here. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile valley floor and the abundant water power, established a presence that was largely agricultural, with small farms dotting the landscape. Later, the burgeoning paper industry found a home here, capitalizing on the readily available timber and the force of the Deerfield River to power its mills. Though the industrial era has largely passed, the legacy remains in the quiet hum of the few remaining businesses and the sturdy, if sometimes aging, structures that bear witness to a more robust past. Today, Charlemont thrives on a slower, more deliberate pace, a place where the changing seasons dictate the daily lives of its inhabitants, and where the enduring beauty of the natural world remains its most profound attraction.

About This Charlemont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Charlemont, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.627862, -72.869818. 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 Charlemont and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Charlemont includes the ZIP code (01339), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Franklin County (Greenfield), and school district assignment. 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 Charlemont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.