South Deerfield Massachusetts Map

About South Deerfield, Massachusetts

South Deerfield is a locality in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,882. The population density is 223.0 people per km². South Deerfield is located at 42.4773°N, 72.6079°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 47731.

South Deerfield unfolds its quiet charm under the broad, often dramatic skies of the Pioneer Valley. It lies 8.0 miles north-north-west of Amherst, MA (from Amherst, MA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-north-east of Hampshire. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation and the gentle sweep of the Connecticut River’s influence, cradle the landscape. Here, the air carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pine, a fragrance that deepens as dusk settles, painting the western horizon in hues of bruised plum and fading amber. The Deerfield River, a more intimate ribbon of water, threads its way through the periphery, its murmuring presence a constant, understated companion to the fields and woodlands. The land itself feels patiently worked, its contours hinting at a long dialogue between human hands and the enduring granite and loam beneath. The history of South Deerfield is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the fertile valley, a tradition that still shapes its economy, evident in the vibrant roadside stands that appear with the changing seasons. This is a place where the legacy of early settlements is not a distant echo but a palpable presence, visible in the sturdy, time-worn architecture that lines its main thoroughfares. It’s a locality that has weathered its share of storms, both literal and figurative, forging a resilient character that is both grounded and quietly self-possessed. The very soil here seems to remember the footsteps of generations, from the Indigenous peoples who first knew this land to the early European settlers who carved their lives from its forests and fields. South Deerfield, though seemingly tranquil, holds a deep, abiding narrative within its quiet streets and verdant expanses.

About This South Deerfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Deerfield, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.47731, -72.607867. 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 South Deerfield and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for South Deerfield includes the ZIP code (01373), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Franklin County (Greenfield), and school district assignment (Deerfield 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 South Deerfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.