Huntington Massachusetts Map

About Huntington, Massachusetts

Huntington is a locality in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,200. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Huntington is located at 42.2362°N, 72.8759°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1050.

Huntington rests within a valley cradled by the shoulders of the Berkshires, where the land rises and falls with a quiet dignity. It lies 10.0 miles north-west of Westfield, MA (from Westfield, MA: bearing 320°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west of Southampton. The Westfield River, a serpentine ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the heart of Huntington, its banks often shaded by a generous canopy of mixed hardwoods and pines that sigh in the breeze. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, especially after a rain, a mingled perfume of damp earth, pine needles, and the faint, sweet aroma of wildflowers that bloom in the meadows. Even on a clear day, the light here possesses a certain softness, a diffused glow that seems to soften the edges of the rolling hills and lend a serene quality to the sturdy, clapboard houses that dot the landscape. The history of Huntington is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that stand sentinel on its slopes, a legacy forged from the hardy spirit of its early settlers who sought sustenance from the demanding, yet rewarding, terrain. Once a hub of industry, with mills that harnessed the power of the Westfield River to saw timber and grind grain, Huntington now finds its economy more closely tied to the land through agriculture and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty. Hiking trails beckon visitors to explore the surrounding woodlands, and the quiet hum of local businesses provides a gentle counterpoint to the natural symphony of rustling leaves and flowing water. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the generations who have called Huntington home have left their mark not in grand monuments, but in the enduring character of the place itself.

About This Huntington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Huntington, 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 Huntington and Hampshire County.

Detailed location data for Huntington includes the ZIP code (01050), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Hampshire County (Northampton), and school district assignment (Gateway 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 Huntington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.