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Dalton Massachusetts Map

Explore Dalton, 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 Dalton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Dalton, Massachusetts Map

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

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

Latitude	42.473696
Longitude	-73.166214
Population	6,600
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	01226, 01227
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Pittsfield

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About Dalton, Massachusetts

Dalton is a locality in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,600. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Dalton is located at 42.4737°N, 73.1662°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 01226, 01227.

Dalton anchors itself firmly within the verdant interior of the state, removed from the reach of any distant tides. It lies 3.0 miles south-southeast of Berkshire, MA (from Berkshire, MA: bearing 153°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-northeast of Pittsfield. Walker Brook meanders through the landscape, providing a constant, rhythmic presence that defines the local topography. To the west, the Berkshire Hills rise against the skyline, their slopes casting long, cooling shadows across the valley floors during the late afternoon. Residents often find quiet reflection beside Center Pond, where the water mirrors the shifting colors of the canopy above. Just a few miles away, the dramatic descent of Wahconah Falls offers a sharp contrast to the otherwise steady, terrestrial calm of the surrounding terrain. Pine Grove Park provides a modest, accessible space for gathering, ensuring that the connection to the immediate environment remains a central part of daily life in Dalton.

Paper manufacturing established the foundational rhythm of the local economy, drawing upon the reliable flow of the regional waterways to power its early mills. This industry brought a deliberate, industrious character to the settlers, who recognized the value of the abundant natural fibers and water power available to them. Over time, the refinement of specialized paper production became a craft that defined the regional identity, requiring both technical precision and a patient approach to labor. Even as the broader economic landscape shifted, the legacy of these mills remains visible in the sturdy architecture and the disciplined work ethic that persists in the workplace today. Dalton continues to balance this industrial heritage with a modern focus, maintaining a steady pace that favors long-term stability over rapid, transient change.

Cultural life in Dalton reflects a quiet, self-reliant spirit that values the preservation of local history and the quiet beauty of the changing seasons. The community gathers for seasonal events that highlight the regional harvests, often drawing visitors who appreciate the unpretentious atmosphere of the interior highlands. Notable residents have included individuals like the esteemed author Edith Wharton, whose work captured the subtle social complexities of the region, and the paper magnate Zenas Crane, whose influence shaped the town’s developmental trajectory. Visitors often travel to nearby October Mountain State Forest for recreation, or follow the paths toward the more distant Turner Trail to experience the deeper wilderness. The local character is marked by a literate, observant temperament, where the quality of the air at dusk and the texture of the autumn woods provide a sense of place that is both grounding and deeply familiar.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pine Grove Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 333° NW
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 0.3 mi, 177° S · 110k acres
Crane Museum of Papermaking (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 244° SW
Chalet Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 345° N
Hoosatonic River (State Recreation Area) — 1.1 mi, 093° E
Appalachian Trail Corridor (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 181° S
Western District Old Hq (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 236° SW
Cleveland Brook Reservoir Water Supply Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.4 mi, 094° E
Wahconah Falls State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 068° E
Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 217° SW
Pittsfield Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.8 mi, 192° S
Mr. Finn’s Cabaret (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 255° W
St. Germain Stage (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 255° W
Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 254° W
Nu Arts (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 252° W
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.7 mi, 250° W
Berkshire Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 248° W
Partial view north (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 193° S
Mount Greylock State Reservation (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 339° N
Daniel Petithory Memorial (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 005° N
Stone Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 8.2 mi, 202° S
Mountain Coaster (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 311° NW
Stone Pillar (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 220° SW
Concrete Bases (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 225° SW
Balanced Rock (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 224° SW
Blacksmith Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 217° SW
West Street Cemetary (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 076° E
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 018° N
McKinley Statue (Public Artwork) — 10.7 mi, 013° N
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.2 mi, 155° SE · 74k acres

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