Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Berkshire County, Massachusetts is a county located in the western part of the state. It is bordered by the states of Connecticut, New York and Vermont, as well as by the counties of Franklin and Hampden. The county covers an area of approximately 1,200 square miles and is home to approximately 130,000 people. The geography of Berkshire County is varied and includes a number of different landforms such as mountains, hills, valleys, lakes and rivers. The highest point in the county is Mount Greylock which stands at 3491 feet above sea level. Other notable peaks include East Mountain (3169 feet) and Saddleback Mountain (3051 feet). There are also several rivers that run through Berkshire County including the Housatonic River which forms part of its eastern border. The climate in Berkshire…