Editing Clarksburg, Massachusetts (section)

==Geography==
[[Image:Clarksburg Road Sign.jpg|thumb|left|upright|The town line along the Mohawk Trail]]
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|12.8|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|12.8|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}} (0.62%) is water.

Clarksburg is located at 42°42'42.86"N,73°05'02.97"W. Clarksburg is bordered by [[Pownal, Vermont|Pownal]] and [[Stamford, Vermont|Stamford]], [[Vermont]] on the north, [[Florida, Massachusetts|Florida]] on the east, [[North Adams, Massachusetts|North Adams]] on the south, and [[Williamstown, Massachusetts|Williamstown]] on the west.

The town is bordered on two sides by mountains, with East Mountain and Bald Mountain to the west, and the [[Hoosac Range]] to the east. Between the two ranges, Hudson Brook and the north branch of the [[Hoosic River]] flow through the valley, merging just south of the town line.  In the northern part of the valley is [[Clarksburg State Park]], operated by the state's [[Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts)|Department of Conservation and Recreation]]. The park is home to Mauserts Pond and offers picnicking, hiking, and camping, as well as other recreational activities.  On the Vermont side of the border lies the [[Green Mountain National Forest]]. The [[Appalachian Trail]] crosses from north to south through the town, passing just west of the peak of East Mountain, the highest point in town, at {{convert|2300|ft}}.

[[Massachusetts Route 8|Route 8]] is the only state route through town, and is the main road. The nearest interstate highway is [[Interstate 91]], which is {{convert|35|mi}} east of town along [[Massachusetts Route 2|Route 2]], also known as the [[Mohawk Trail]], which ends just south of town and whose hairpin turn is located just within the town border near the town's southeast corner.

There is no rail service in town, and the nearest bus services are located in North Adams. The nearest regional airport is Harriman and West Airport in North Adams, and the nearest airport with national service is the [[Albany International Airport]].