Lee Massachusetts Map

About Lee, Massachusetts

Lee is a locality in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,900. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Lee is located at 42.3043°N, 73.2482°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1238.

Lee, Massachusetts, unfolds a landscape of rolling hills, their slopes softened by the enduring embrace of mixed deciduous forests, predominantly oak and maple, that blaze with fiery hues in autumn. It lies 3.4 miles west of Berkshires, MA (from Berkshires, MA: bearing 261°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-east of Great Barrington. The Housatonic River, a silver ribbon, meanders through the heart of this Berkshire terrain, its banks often fringed with the sturdy, grey-green of pines, their needles whispering secrets on the wind. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, a mélange of damp earth, pine resin, and the distant promise of woodsmoke, particularly potent as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, theatrical shadows across the undulating terrain. The very contours of the land suggest a quiet permanence, a gentle yielding to the passage of seasons, with stone walls, remnants of past endeavors, occasionally peeking through the undergrowth like forgotten bones. Lee's history is inextricably bound to the power of its waterways and the resources of its surrounding hills, a legacy evident in the weathered brick of its former paper mills, now repurposed into art galleries and artisan shops. This town, once a hub of industrial might fueled by the Housatonic, now cultivates a vibrant cultural economy, drawing artists and visitors who appreciate its bucolic charm and creative spirit. The echo of its industrial past resonates in the sturdy architecture, a stark contrast to the delicate, almost ethereal quality of light that filters through the trees on a clear afternoon, painting the leaf-strewn paths with gold. Local traditions, rooted in the resilience and ingenuity of its founding families, continue to shape the character of Lee, fostering a sense of community that feels both deeply historical and refreshingly contemporary.

About This Lee Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lee, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.304254, -73.248162. 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 Lee and Berkshire County.

Detailed location data for Lee includes the ZIP code (01238), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Berkshire County (Pittsfield), and school district assignment (Lee 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 Lee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.