Jaffrey New Hampshire Map

About Jaffrey, New Hampshire

Jaffrey is a locality in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,058. Jaffrey is located at 42.8140°N, 72.0231°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3452.

Jaffrey rests at the foot of Mount Monadnock, a granite sentinel that commands the horizon, its slopes a verdant cloak of mixed hardwoods and pines. It lies 19.5 miles north-west of Fitchburg, MA (from Fitchburg, MA: bearing 325°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north of Winchendon. The land here is a study in subtle elevation changes, a rolling terrain that gives way to open fields and then plunges into the shadowed depths of wooded valleys. Small streams, clear and cool, thread their way through the landscape, their banks often lined with moss-covered stones and the delicate fronds of ferns. In the late afternoon, the light slants through the trees, painting long, ephemeral shadows that stretch and shift with the breeze, a quiet testament to the enduring natural beauty of Jaffrey. The history of Jaffrey is deeply intertwined with the land and the ambitious spirit of its early settlers, who cleared these hills for farming and sought sustenance from the abundant forests. For generations, agriculture, particularly dairy farming and apple orchards, formed the backbone of the local economy, their quiet prosperity reflected in the sturdy farmhouses dotting the countryside. While the agricultural pulse has softened, a spirit of independent enterprise persists, with small businesses and artisans contributing to the town's distinct character. Jaffrey is also a place touched by literary history, having been home to authors who found inspiration in its rural charm and the imposing presence of Monadnock, a mountain that has drawn pilgrims and artists for centuries, its enduring appeal a constant hum beneath the surface of everyday life.

About This Jaffrey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jaffrey, New Hampshire — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.813973, -72.023136. 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 Jaffrey and Cheshire County.

Detailed location data for Jaffrey includes the ZIP code (03452), telephone area code (603), county seat of Cheshire County (Keene), and school district assignment (Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative 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 Jaffrey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.