Description: The Physical map of Massachusetts showing major geographical features such as rivers, lakes, topography and land formations.
Massachusetts is the 7th smallest state in the country
of the United States of America. It covers an area of
about 27336 square kilometers. The state sits towards
the northeastern end of the country and lies between
north latitude 42.53 degrees and west longitude 73.30
degrees. The state is 50 miles wide and 190 miles long.
The state shares a coastline with the Atlantic Ocean to
the east. The highest point in the state is known as
Mount Greylock. It lies at a height of 3487 feet above
sea level. The lowest point in the state however rests
at mean sea level where the state meets the Ocean.
The Taconic Mountains are a small range which lies on
the western extreme of the state. The shore with the
Atlantic Ocean is characterized by the coastal lowlands
which stretch inland. Then comes the eastern New England
Uplands which contain gradually riding land towards the
west.
The area connecting the state to its neighbor is known
as the Connecticut Lowlands. It is watered by the
Connecticut River which makes the soil rich and fertile.
The western New England Uplands is characterized by
steep hills which come in from Vermont. The Berkshire
valley lies to the west of the uplands. The major rivers
in the state are Connecticut River, Charles River and
Hoosic River.
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