Clarksburg Massachusetts Map

About Clarksburg, Massachusetts

Clarksburg is a locality in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,700. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Clarksburg is located at 42.7170°N, 73.0927°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1247.

Clarksburg rises from the western edge of Berkshire County, a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent work of glaciers. It lies 15.0 miles north-north-east of Berkshire, MA (from Berkshire, MA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 1.4 miles north-east of North Adams. Here, the terrain is a study in ascents and descents, where the Green Mountains begin their eastward reach, their forested slopes a deep, verdant cloak that softens the sharp angles of the land. Brooks tumble through ravines, their waters cool and clear, feeding into larger streams that carve their paths through the valleys, reflecting the ever-shifting moods of the sky. The air itself carries a crispness, a scent of pine and damp earth, particularly potent after a rain, and the light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, casting long, gentle shadows that stretch across the hillsides. The story of Clarksburg is one of hardy beginnings and a quiet resilience. Originally settled by those seeking the bounty of the land and the nascent promise of industry, its economy has historically been tied to the natural resources of its surroundings. The swift-flowing streams once powered mills, their water wheels turning with the steady rhythm of the seasons, a legacy still whispered in the occasional weathered foundation stone. While agriculture played its part, the area also saw the early stirrings of quarrying and small-scale manufacturing, endeavors that shaped the character of the early inhabitants. Today, Clarksburg retains a strong sense of self-reliance, a place where the pace of life is dictated more by the turning of the earth and the passage of the sun than by the clamor of the outside world.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg and Berkshire County.

Detailed location data for Clarksburg includes the ZIP code (01247), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Berkshire County (Pittsfield), 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 Clarksburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.