Fiskdale Massachusetts Map

About Fiskdale, Massachusetts

Fiskdale is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,797. The population density is 340.9 people per km². Fiskdale is located at 42.1162°N, 72.1134°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01518.

Fiskdale stretches across a landscape defined by the persistent, dark currents of the Quinebaug River, which cuts a winding path through the valley floor. It lies 5.0 miles northwest of Southbridge, MA (from Southbridge, MA: bearing 305°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west of Charlton. The air here holds a crisp, terrestrial weight, unburdened by any maritime influence, as the terrain rises toward the distant, rugged silhouette of the Carpenter Rocks. Sunlight often catches the surface of Long Pond, a mile away, casting long, fractured glimmers against the surrounding brush. Within the immediate vicinity, the green expanse of Turners Field provides a quiet stage for the local rhythm, where the ground is punctuated by the steady, low-frequency hum of regional transit and the quiet movement of woodland creatures.

Fiskdale retains the skeletal remains of its industrial heritage, a legacy of water-powered mills that once harnessed the flow of the river to drive the local economy. Though the heavy machinery of the past has largely fallen silent, the village maintains a measured pace, characterized by modest dwellings and the enduring presence of those who favor the solitude of the interior over the bustle of the coast. Residents look toward the distant silhouettes of the Brimfield State Forest for a sense of deep, untamed space, while the local character remains grounded in the practicalities of inland life. It is a place of deliberate transitions, where the remnants of early manufacturing are slowly softened by the encroaching shadows of the surrounding timber, leaving the area to settle into a quiet, functional permanence.

About This Fiskdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fiskdale, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 42.116206, -72.11341. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Fiskdale includes the ZIP code (01518), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment (Sturbridge School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.