Stockbridge Massachusetts Map

About Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Stockbridge is a locality in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,900. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Stockbridge is located at 42.2876°N, 73.3204°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1262.

Stockbridge rests in a valley, cradled by the rolling Berkshire Hills, where the Housatonic River flows with a quiet persistence. It lies 7.3 miles west-south-west of Berkshires, MA (from Berkshires, MA: bearing 257°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-east of Great Barrington. The landscape here is a rich blend of cultivated fields and well-tended woods, the air carrying the scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a summer rain. In the late afternoon, sunlight filters through the mature oaks and maples, painting the winding roads and the charming clapboard houses in hues of amber and gold, a light that seems to hold the very essence of New England autumn. The terrain itself suggests a settled peace, a place where human endeavor has found harmony with the natural contours of the land. This enduring character of Stockbridge is deeply rooted in its history as a hub for arts and culture, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. Once a vital agricultural center, its fertile lands now support a different kind of harvest, one rich in galleries, museums, and performance spaces that draw visitors from afar. The Norman Rockwell Museum, an iconic landmark, stands as a testament to the town’s enduring connection with American storytelling, its works reflecting the very life and spirit of places like Stockbridge. The gentle hum of its daily life is punctuated by the sounds of the river and the occasional murmur of conversation drifting from the open doors of independent shops, a quiet vitality that has sustained it for generations.

About This Stockbridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stockbridge, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.287587, -73.320386. 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 Stockbridge and Berkshire County.

Detailed location data for Stockbridge includes the ZIP code (01262), 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 Stockbridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.