Orange Massachusetts Map

About Orange, Massachusetts

Orange is a locality in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,900. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Orange is located at 42.5904°N, 72.3098°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1364.

Orange, Massachusetts, unfolds amidst a landscape shaped by the rolling hills of the Connecticut River Valley, where dense woodlands give way to open fields. It lies 18.1 miles north-east of Amherst, MA (from Amherst, MA: bearing 37°T), and is situated 4.2 miles west of Athol. The terrain here, a mosaic of gentle slopes and more pronounced rises, is crisscrossed by the meandering paths of smaller waterways, their banks often softened by alder and willow. A particular quality of light often settles over Orange in the late afternoon, a mellow gold that seems to cling to the clapboard houses and the sturdy oaks lining the avenues. The air itself carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, mingling with the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil. The history of Orange is deeply intertwined with its industrial past, particularly its legacy in manufacturing. For generations, the sounds of machinery echoed through the valley, a testament to the ingenuity and labor that built this place. While the nature of its economy has evolved, a spirit of resilience persists, reflected in the local businesses that continue to serve the community. The Swift River, a vital artery in the region's story, once powered mills and shaped the very character of Orange, its waters now a gentler presence, offering quiet beauty rather than industrial might. The town retains a connection to its agricultural roots, with farms still dotting the surrounding countryside, their seasonal cycles dictating a different, slower rhythm of life that complements the enduring pulse of the town itself.

About This Orange Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orange, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.590365, -72.309807. 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 Orange and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Orange includes the ZIP code (01364), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Franklin County (Greenfield), and school district assignment (Orange 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 Orange is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.