Middlefield Massachusetts Map

About Middlefield, Massachusetts

Middlefield is a locality in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a small community with a population of 600. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Middlefield is located at 42.3484°N, 73.0151°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1243.

Middlefield rests in a fold of the Berkshires, a place where the land rises and falls with a quiet resolve. It lies 8.9 miles east-north-east of Berkshires, MA (from Berkshires, MA: bearing 73°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-east of Hinsdale. The hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and the brighter hues of deciduous trees, form a natural amphitheater, their flanks etched with the faint scars of old logging roads. Streams, born from snowmelt and summer rains, tumble down these slopes, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the sky like shattered glass. In the valleys, a patchwork of fields, some still tilled, others returning to meadow, softens the ruggedness, inviting the eye to wander. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a palpable reminder of the wildness that still breathes just beyond the edges of human habitation. The light, too, has a particular quality, a softened glow that filters through the leaves, painting the landscape in subtle, shifting shades. The history of Middlefield is a story of resourcefulness and adaptation, deeply intertwined with the bounty of its forested hills. Settled in the late 18th century, its early economy was built on the timber that cloaked its steep terrain, fueling sawmills and shaping the very character of the place. Later, the manufacture of woolen goods became a significant industry, the rhythmic hum of machinery once echoing through the valleys. Though those days of industrial prominence have largely passed, the legacy remains in the sturdy, clapboard buildings and the enduring sense of community that has weathered economic shifts. Today, Middlefield’s economy leans more towards small-scale agriculture, artisanal crafts, and the quiet allure of its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek respite from the clamor of more populated areas. The nearby lakes, remnants of glacial activity, offer tranquil spots for reflection, mirroring the enduring spirit of this Hampshire County hamlet.

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

Detailed location data for Middlefield includes the ZIP code (01243), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Hampshire County (Northampton), 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 Middlefield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.