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Williamstown Massachusetts Map

Explore Williamstown, Massachusetts, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Williamstown, Massachusetts

How to Use This Williamstown, Massachusetts Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Williamstown, Massachusetts. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Massachusetts or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Williamstown.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Williamstown
State	Massachusetts (MA)
County	Berkshire County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.712025
Longitude	-73.203718
Population	4,308
Density	489.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	01267
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Pittsfield
School District	Mount Greylock School District

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About Williamstown, Massachusetts

Williamstown is a locality in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,308. The population density is 489.5 people per km². Williamstown is located at 42.7120°N, 73.2037°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 01267.

Williamstown occupies a verdant basin where the clarity of the morning light defines the rugged edges of the local landscape. It lies 4.9 miles west of North Adams, MA (from North Adams, MA: bearing 279°T), and is situated 7.5 miles northwest of Adams. Phoebes Brook meanders through the terrain, its persistent movement offering a soft, melodic counterpoint to the quietude of the surrounding woodlands. Travelers often find themselves drawn toward the depths of Flora Glen, a nearby valley that retains a cool, damp stillness even during the height of a summer afternoon. A short distance away, the waters of Eph Pond reflect the shifting colors of the sky, providing a calm mirror for the changing seasons. The nearby Clarksburg State Forest offers a dense canopy of timber, grounding the environment in a sense of ancient, undisturbed growth.

Williamstown maintains a historical identity tethered to the intellectual and agricultural development of the inland frontier. The local economy has long been anchored by the presence of a prestigious institution of higher learning, which serves as the primary engine for professional and academic activity. Over many decades, the small-scale mercantile operations and specialized services that support this academic core have shaped the character of the central district. While the industrial footprint remains modest, the demand for high-quality education and research continues to influence the growth and long-term planning of the region. This steady, scholarly focus provides a reliable framework for the working lives of those who reside here year-round.

Cultural life in Williamstown is marked by a deliberate pace and a deep appreciation for the arts and humanities. Linear Park serves as a quiet gathering space, allowing residents to interact with the natural landscape without leaving the immediate vicinity of their daily routines. Notable attractions include the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, an institution of international stature that draws visitors to its exceptional collection of paintings and decorative arts. The writer James A. Garfield, who later ascended to the presidency, spent formative years in this region, contributing to the intellectual heritage that persists in the local discourse. Throughout the year, the community hosts various lectures and seasonal gatherings, creating a social environment that values thoughtful conversation and the preservation of long-standing traditions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Images Cinema (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 191° S
Hopkins Observatory Planetarium (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 110° E
Mehlin Museum of Astronomy (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 109° E
Adams Memorial Theatre (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 302° NW
Linear Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 132° SE
Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 289° W
Williamstown House of Local History (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 281° W
Williams College Golf Course (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 182° S
Lower Linear Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 102° E
Jenny Holzer Benches (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 242° SW
Bridgers Pond Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 020° N
Williamstown view (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 266° W
Bullock Ledge Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 238° SW
Farm Museum (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 307° NW
Lt. Herbert Allan Field Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 014° N
Taconic Trail State Park (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 274° W
Taconic Trail State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.7 mi, 274° W
Green River Wildlife Management Area - Williamstown (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 190° S
Green Mountain National Forest (National Forest) — 2.6 mi, 018° N · 412k acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 2.7 mi, 125° SE · 110k acres
Mount Greylock State Reservation (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 149° SE
Mount Williams Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.7 mi, 131° SE
Tenney Home (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 275° W
NY/VT/MA Tri-State Granite Marker (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 307° NW
Gary Lichetenstein Editions (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 099° E
MCLA Gallery 51 (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 101° E
Hoosac Tunnel - Notch Mountain Alignment Tower (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 122° SE
Mohawk Theater (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 101° E
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 142° SE
Vine & Branches Gallery (Gallery) — 11.5 mi, 002° N

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