Windsor Massachusetts Map

About Windsor, Massachusetts

Windsor is a locality in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a small community with a population of 900. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Windsor is located at 42.5118°N, 73.0579°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1270.

Windsor, a small Berkshire County village, sits at the headwaters of the Housatonic River, where the land rises in a series of rolling hills and dense woodlands. It lies 6.9 miles east of Berkshire, MA (from Berkshire, MA: bearing 90°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-east of Adams. The terrain here is a study in verdant textures, from the dark, stoic pines that cling to the steeper slopes to the softer, sun-dappled deciduous stands that form the valley floors. Spring brings a shy blush of wildflowers to the meadows, and by summer, the air hangs thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a quiet perfume that clings to everything. Evenings here are a slow fade, the light softening and deepening into shades of lavender and rose that paint the western sky, casting long, thoughtful shadows across the fields. The history of Windsor is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring character of its landscape and the quiet tenacity of its people. Founded in the late 18th century, its early economy was tethered to the land – farming, lumbering, and small-scale milling along the nascent Housatonic. Evidence of this past can still be found in the weathered stone walls that crisscross the hillsides, remnants of farms long gone, and the occasional moss-covered foundation of a gristmill. While larger industries have bypassed Windsor, its present-day character is shaped by a blend of year-round residents and seasonal dwellers who appreciate its profound stillness and connection to nature. The local economy, though modest, often reflects a commitment to artisanal crafts and a deep respect for the surrounding natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek solace and a genuine taste of rural New England.

About This Windsor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Windsor, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.511752, -73.057878. 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 Windsor and Berkshire County.

Detailed location data for Windsor includes the ZIP code (01270), 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 Windsor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.