Mount Washington Massachusetts Map

About Mount Washington, Massachusetts

Mount Washington is a locality in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a small community with a population of 150. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Mount Washington is located at 42.0850°N, 73.4517°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1258.

Mount Washington, Massachusetts, is a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath, a quiet dominion of wood and water. It lies 20.9 miles southwest of Berkshires, MA (from Berkshires, MA: bearing 221°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-southwest of Great Barrington. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation, with the land rising and falling in wooded swells rather than dramatic peaks, though the distant Berkshire Hills offer a grander, blue-tinged backdrop. Thick stands of deciduous trees, their leaves a shifting mosaic of green and gold depending on the season, carpet the slopes, interrupted by occasional clearings where sunlight pools on the forest floor. Nearby, the gentle curve of Lee Pond reflects the sky, a placid eye in the landscape, and the faint murmur of the Konkapot River can be heard, a constant, low hum in the background. The air, particularly in the morning, carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a palpable coolness that speaks of elevation and deep woods. The history of Mount Washington is as understated as its landscape, shaped by the sturdy independence of its early settlers and the enduring allure of its natural resources. The economy, once tied to the timber and quarrying industries, now finds a quieter rhythm in its connection to the land, with Taconic State Park and Mount Washington State Forest drawing visitors who seek the solace of its trails and the wild beauty of places like Race Brook Falls. The Guilder Hollow valley, a mile away, whispers of past human endeavor, while the faint echo of the Indian Trail hints at journeys taken long ago. This is a locale that favors quiet contemplation over grand pronouncements, a place where the enduring character of the land and its people remains the most compelling story.

About This Mount Washington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Washington, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.085025, -73.451685. 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 Mount Washington and Berkshire County.

Detailed location data for Mount Washington includes the ZIP code (01258), 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 Mount Washington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.