Gill Massachusetts Map

About Gill, Massachusetts

Gill is a locality in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,500. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Gill is located at 42.6404°N, 72.4995°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1354.

Gill rests within a landscape shaped by the patient sculpting of water and ice. It lies 18.0 miles north of Amherst, MA (from Amherst, MA: bearing 4°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-east of Greenfield. The Connecticut River, a broad, slow-moving vein, defines the eastern edge of Gill, its banks a mosaic of fertile floodplain and steeper, wooded slopes that rise towards the west. These hills, cloaked in deciduous forests that blaze with color in autumn, are themselves remnants of ancient mountains, their weathered contours softened by centuries of wind and rain. The air here, particularly after a summer shower, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a pervasive perfume that speaks of the deep woods and the quiet work of nature. The fields, where they break the tree line, are often patchwork quilts of green and gold, testament to a land that yields its bounty with a steady, unpretentious grace. This corner of Franklin County, Massachusetts, has long been etched by the rhythms of agriculture and the steady flow of the river. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile alluvial soil, established farms that continue to form the backbone of Gill’s local economy. The land here has nourished generations, from the early days of subsistence farming to the more specialized crops and livestock that are raised today. Though not a place of grand monuments or bustling industry, Gill carries a quiet history, a legacy of hard work and a deep connection to the land. The scattered farmsteads and the small, unassuming village center speak of a deliberate pace of life, one that values resilience and the enduring strength of community in the face of changing times.

About This Gill Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gill, 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 Gill and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Gill includes the ZIP code (01354), 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 Gill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.