Monson Massachusetts Map

About Monson, Massachusetts

Monson is a locality in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,600. The population density is 95.0 people per km². Monson is located at 42.1043°N, 72.3190°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1057.

Monson rests in a valley cradled by rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and the persistent flow of streams. It lies 13.9 miles east of Springfield, MA (from Springfield, MA: bearing 89°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-south-east of Ludlow. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a balm to the senses. Fields of late-season corn stand golden and rustling, their husks whispering secrets to the wind, while the denser woods that climb the slopes are a deep, verdant emerald, hinting at hidden glades and shadowed ravines. The roads, often unpaved and winding, follow the contours of the land, leading past weathered farmhouses and stone walls that speak of generations of cultivation and quiet perseverance. This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a tangible presence, woven into the very character of Monson. Once a thriving center for textile manufacturing, its industrial heart has largely quieted, leaving behind sturdy brick buildings that now house different enterprises or stand as silent monuments to a bygone era. The local economy has shifted, with agriculture and small businesses forming the backbone of daily life, supported by a community that values its rural heritage and the close-knit bonds forged over time. The Monson Historical Society, housed in a former schoolhouse, serves as a repository of this past, offering glimpses into the lives of those who first settled these lands and the industries that shaped them.

About This Monson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monson, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.104261, -72.31897. 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 Monson and Hampden County.

Detailed location data for Monson includes the ZIP code (01057), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Hampden County (Springfield), 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 Monson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.