South Deerfield Massachusetts Map
South Deerfield, Massachusetts — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Deerfield, Franklin County.
Interactive Map of South Deerfield, Massachusetts
| City | South Deerfield |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Franklin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.47731 |
| Longitude | -72.607867 |
| Population | 1,882 |
| Density | 223.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This South Deerfield Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of South Deerfield, 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 South Deerfield and Franklin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for South Deerfield is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct South Deerfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
