Hatfield Massachusetts Map

About Hatfield, Massachusetts

Hatfield is a locality in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,300. The population density is 95.0 people per km². Hatfield is located at 42.3709°N, 72.5981°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1038.

Hatfield, Massachusetts, unfolds across a landscape where the broad, fertile Connecticut River valley meets the gentle, wooded slopes of the surrounding hills. It lies 3.7 miles east-north-east of Hampshire, MA (from Hampshire, MA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north of Pioneer Valley. Here, the land lies open, a patchwork of verdant fields that stretch towards the horizon, often softened by the pearly mist that rises from the river on cool mornings. The air itself carries a certain clarity, a crispness that speaks of seasons turning, and the light, especially as it slants low in the afternoon, gilds the edges of the farmhouses and barns that dot the countryside. The very character of Hatfield is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the rhythm of the seasons is a constant, reassuring hum beneath the surface of daily life. The history of Hatfield is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural soil of the Connecticut River floodplain, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of this community, with tobacco fields, in particular, having left an indelible mark on its landscape and heritage. This agrarian past is visible in the enduring farmsteads and the careful stewardship of the land, a tradition that has been passed down through families. Beyond the fields, the town retains a sense of its colonial roots, a quiet dignity that echoes in its historic buildings and the enduring spirit of its people, who have navigated the ebb and flow of agricultural fortunes and maintained a distinct, grounded identity for centuries.

About This Hatfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hatfield, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.370923, -72.598145. 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 Hatfield and Hampshire County.

Detailed location data for Hatfield includes the ZIP code (01038), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Hampshire County (Northampton), and school district assignment (Hatfield School District). 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 Hatfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.