Cummington Massachusetts Map

About Cummington, Massachusetts

Cummington is a locality in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a small community with a population of 900. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Cummington is located at 42.4618°N, 72.8940°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1026.

Cummington’s landscape unfolds with a quiet, persistent beauty, a place where the earth remembers its mountainous origins. It lies 14.2 miles north-west of Hampshire, MA (from Hampshire, MA: bearing 304°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-north-west of Williamsburg. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of growth, rise and fall like slow breaths, their slopes often cloaked in the deep greens of pine and the burnished golds of birch and maple, depending on the season. Stone walls, remnants of forgotten pastures, snake across the terrain, their moss-covered surfaces hinting at the patient labor of past generations. The air here carries a crispness, especially in the early mornings, a clean, cool scent that speaks of forests and distant waters. Streams, born from springs higher up, thread their way through the valleys, their water clear and cold, a constant murmur against the stillness. Even the sunlight seems to fall with a particular gentleness, sifting through the leaves in dappled patterns, illuminating patches of fern and the rough bark of ancient trees. The history of Cummington is written in the land itself, a story of hardy settlers drawn to the promise of fertile soil and abundant timber. It was a place where farming and logging were the lifeblood, where families carved out existences from the challenging terrain. Though the grand days of extensive lumber operations have long passed, a deep-seated connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms that still dot the hillsides and the quiet pride of those who call Cummington home. The town itself, with its classic New England village green and the white steeple of its meeting house, retains a sense of enduring character, a feeling of a place that has weathered many seasons. The rhythm of life in Cummington is measured and deliberate, a stark contrast to the clamor of larger settlements, offering a sanctuary for those who appreciate the profound peace of rural New England.

About This Cummington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cummington, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.461753, -72.893985. 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 Cummington and Hampshire County.

Detailed location data for Cummington includes the ZIP code (01026), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Hampshire County (Northampton), 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 Cummington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.