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Franklin County Map, Massachusetts

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Franklin County, Massachusetts

Franklin Location Map Massachusetts

Franklin County is out in the western part of Massachusetts, bordering New Hampshire and Vermont. It’s the most rural county in the state, with rolling hills and winding rivers.

The Connecticut River cuts through Franklin. Greenfield serves as the county seat, a small city with a quaint downtown. Locals love the area for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation.

You can hike part of the Appalachian Trail here. The county’s known for its maple syrup and apple orchards. It’s got a rich history too, with old mill towns and covered bridges dotting the landscape.

CategoryDetails
County nameFranklin County
County seatGreenfield
PopulationApproximately 71,000
Cities, towns, and communitiesAshfield, Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway, Deerfield, Erving, Gill, Greenfield, Hawley, Heath, Leverett, Leyden, Monroe, Montague, New Salem, Northfield, Orange, Rowe, Shelburne, Shutesbury, Sunderland, Warwick, Wendell, Whately
Interstates and highwaysInterstate 91, Massachusetts Route 2, U.S. Route 5
FIPS code25-011
Total area (land and water)725 square miles (702 square miles land, 23 square miles water)
Adjacent counties (and direction)Windham County, Vermont (North), Cheshire County, New Hampshire (Northeast), Berkshire County (West), Worcester County (East), Hampshire County (South)
Time zoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.5770° N, 72.6150° W
EtymologyNamed after Benjamin Franklin
Major landmarksBridge of Flowers, Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, Mohawk Trail State Forest, Great Falls Discovery Center
WebsiteFranklin County Website

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