Richmond Massachusetts Map

About Richmond, Massachusetts

Richmond is a locality in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,500. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Richmond is located at 42.3731°N, 73.3676°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1254.

Richmond unfolds across rolling Berkshire hills, a landscape etched by glacial retreat and softened by the persistent green of deciduous forests. It lies 8.2 miles south-west of Pittsfield, MA (from Pittsfield, MA: bearing 230°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-west of Lee. The terrain here is a study in gentle ascents and clearings, where the sky feels wide and the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower. Stone walls, moss-covered and crumbling, trace the old boundaries of pastures and woodlots, whispering of generations who worked this land. The Housatonic River, a ribbon of moving silver, winds through the valley floor, its presence a constant, murmuring companion to the quiet pulse of life in Richmond. This is a place where the echoes of farming and quarrying still resonate, though the rhythm of life has shifted. Historically, granite quarried from Richmond’s hills built foundations and monuments far and wide, its sturdy grey blocks a testament to the earth's deep resources. Today, the economy is more varied, with small businesses and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors and year-round residents alike. The annual summer concert series in the town park, a tradition that has endured for decades, brings a lively hum to the evenings, a chance for neighbors to gather under the deepening twilight, the air alive with music and the murmur of conversation.

About This Richmond Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Richmond, 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 Richmond and Berkshire County.

Detailed location data for Richmond includes the ZIP code (01254), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Berkshire County (Pittsfield), 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 Richmond is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.