Massachusetts Geography

Massachusetts Geography, Massachusetts Facts

About half of Alabama

Massachusetts is 45th in size among the states. At its widest point, it is 190 miles from East to West and 110 miles from North to South. Massachusetts has a coastline of 192 miles.

The eastern part of the state, including the islands of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket is a low coastal plain. It is an area of marshes, low hills, small lakes, and shallow rivers. There are many fine harbors along this coastal area.

The Eastern New England Upland is a 40-60 mile wide region that extends westward from the coastal area. It rises to 1000 feet above sea level before sloping down to meet the Connecticut Valley Lowland.

The Connecticut Valley Lowland is a 20-mile wide valley that has a mild climate and rich farmland. The Connecticut River cuts through this region.

Massachusetts highest point, Mount Greylock, is found in the Berkshire Hills region, to the west of the Connecticut Valley Lowland. Mount Greylock is 3,491 feet above sea level. The 10-mile wide Berkshire Valley borders this area to the west.

To the extreme west is a very narrow region of the Taconic Mountains. At its widest, the area is only 5-6 mile across.

Geography Information from Teachersfirst.com

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