Berkshire County Map, Massachusetts
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Berkshire County, Massachusetts
The westernmost part of Massachusetts is home to Berkshire County. It’s a land of four seasons, each bringing its own uniqueness.
Fall’s a knockout here, with fiery foliage painting the mountains in reds and golds. Next, winters can be tough. But they transform the Berkshires into a snowy playground for skiers and sledders.
Summer brings a cultural explosion. Tanglewood draws classical music lovers from all over. Finally, there’s spring. This is when you can enjoy the quiet country roads and farm stands selling fresh produce.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County name | Berkshire County |
| County seat | Pittsfield |
| Population | Approximately 125,000 |
| Cities, towns, and communities | Adams, Alford, Becket, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Dalton, Egremont, Florida, Great Barrington, Hancock, Hinsdale, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Ashford, North Adams, Otis, Peru, Pittsfield, Richmond, Sandisfield, Savoy, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Tyringham, Washington, West Stockbridge, Williamstown, Windsor |
| Interstates and highways | Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike), U.S. Route 7, Massachusetts Route 2, Massachusetts Route 8 |
| FIPS code | 25-003 |
| Total area (land and water) | 946 square miles (927 square miles land, 19 square miles water) |
| Adjacent counties (and direction) | Bennington County, Vermont (North), Franklin County (Northeast), Hampshire County (East), Hampden County (Southeast), Litchfield County, Connecticut (South), Dutchess County, New York (Southwest), Columbia County, New York (West), Rensselaer County, New York (Northwest) |
| Time zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.3118° N, 73.1822° W |
| Etymology | Named after Berkshire, England |
| Major landmarks | Norman Rockwell Museum, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), Mount Greylock State Reservation, Tanglewood |
| Website | Berkshire County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Berkshire County Topographic Map
The terrain in Berkshire County is rugged and high. Mountains dominate the western half. Valleys run between the ridges, giving a folded look. Explore the high elevations in our topo map below.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Berkshire County Road Map
Berkshire County’s roads cut through mountains and small towns. Interstate 90 clips the southern end, but otherwise, major highways are limited. Route 7 runs north to south, though it winds a bit. It’s scenic, not fast. Although it’s the largest county in Massachusetts, you won’t find many expressways. Try out our zoom tool below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Berkshire County Satellite Map
Forests cover most of Berkshire County, especially in the hills. Even so, towns like Pittsfield and North Adams break up the green. The satellite view shows dense woods, winding rivers, and long mountain shadows. Clearings appear, but nature is what stands out.
OUTLINE MAP
Berkshire County Blank Map
Berkshire’s shape is tall, narrow, and stretches north-south like a slice of pie. It hugs the far west edge of Massachusetts. But it also borders New York to the west, Connecticut to the south, and Vermont to the north.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 8 neighboring counties of Berkshire County:
Massachusetts County Map
Small state, big personality. Boston’s skyline shouts history. The Cape serves up beach days and lobster rolls. Massachusetts history, culture, and coastline is packed into its 14 counties.