Shelburne Massachusetts Map

About Shelburne, Massachusetts

Shelburne is a locality in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,000. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Shelburne is located at 42.5898°N, 72.6884°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1370.

Shelburne rests in a valley where the Deerfield River, a ribbon of cool, flowing life, has patiently sculpted the land over millennia. It lies 16.7 miles north-north-west of Amherst, MA (from Amherst, MA: bearing 330°T), and is situated 4.5 miles west of Greenfield. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer or the fiery hues of autumn, rise to embrace the sky, their slopes a patchwork of fields and woodlands. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a mingling of pine needles and damp earth, particularly potent after a rain, and in the early mornings, a soft mist often clings to the low-lying areas, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet, introspective mood to the waking world. The character of Shelburne is one of enduring, unpretentious beauty, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its presence felt in the very texture of the ground beneath your feet and the way the sunlight falls through the trees. The history of Shelburne is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of the region, its early settlers drawn to the fertile bottomlands along the river. For generations, the land sustained families through farming, and echoes of that past can still be seen in the sturdy, weathered barns that dot the countryside and the stone walls that delineate fields, their patient construction a testament to human endeavor. While agriculture remains a vital thread, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and artisanal crafts contributing to the town's unique character. Shelburne is known for its quiet resilience, a place that honors its roots while gracefully adapting to the present, its distinctive charm lying in this harmonious balance.

About This Shelburne Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shelburne, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.589807, -72.688424. 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 Shelburne and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Shelburne includes the ZIP code (01370), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Franklin County (Greenfield), 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 Shelburne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.