Northfield Massachusetts Map

About Northfield, Massachusetts

Northfield is a locality in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,900. The population density is 45.0 people per km². Northfield is located at 42.6959°N, 72.4529°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1360.

Northfield rests in a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent flow of the Mill Brook, which carves a gentle, meandering path through the terrain. It lies 10.6 miles northeast of Greenfield, MA (from Greenfield, MA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 8.2 miles northeast of Turners Falls. The land itself rises and falls in a series of modest swells and dips, characteristic of the inland Massachusetts countryside, with Strobridge Hill offering a more pronounced elevation just a couple of miles distant. The air here, especially in the soft glow of late afternoon, carries the clean scent of earth and distant woodlands, a far cry from any coastal tang. Patches of fertile farmland are interspersed with stands of deciduous trees, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze, and the quiet presence of Lily Pond, a mere two miles away, adds a touch of still, reflective beauty to the regional panorama. The history of Northfield is deeply intertwined with the industrious spirit that once harnessed the power of the Mill Brook, evident in the faint traces of old mill foundations that dot its banks. For generations, the local economy has drawn sustenance from the surrounding agricultural lands and the timber from nearby forests, including the expansive Warwick State Forest to the north. This heritage of self-reliance and connection to the natural world continues to shape the character of Northfield, a place where the intellectual pursuits fostered at its renowned educational institutions, like Northfield Elementary School, are grounded in the practicalities of rural life. The memory of earlier settlers, their lives shaped by the rhythms of the seasons and the bounty of the land, seems to linger in the quiet dignity of its neighborhoods.

About This Northfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northfield, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.695917, -72.452865. 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 Northfield and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Northfield includes the ZIP code (01360), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Franklin County (Greenfield), and school district assignment (Pioneer Valley 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 Northfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.