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Anson.

Its Census reference point is in Central Maine Embayment, within Acadian Plains and Hills. Madison lies about 2.6 miles east of Anson by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Anson, Maine
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Anson, Maine · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Anson, Maine from above

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THE SETTINGCentral Maine Embayment
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSomerset County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Anson on the map

THE ANSON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Central Maine Embayment setting.

Anson CDP has 1.3 square miles of land in Somerset County. Its Census reference point is in Central Maine Embayment, within Acadian Plains and Hills.

Forested plains and hills contain numerous glacial lakes. Spruce-fir lowlands and hardwood-covered hills create a northern landscape that is generally gentler than the highlands to the west.

Regional context: Acadian Plains and Hills ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Anson and Somerset County

Anson is associated with Somerset County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Somerset County

Anson by land and water

The Census records 0.06 square miles of water within Anson, or 4.6% of its total area. It is 0.5 percentage points higher than the 4.1% recorded for Somerset County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Anson CDP has 20.2% of the land area of nearby Madison CDP (6.43 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Anson land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Anson’s place name from its government

Anson is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Anson address as city approval. Somerset County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Central Maine Embayment setting

Central Maine Embayment belongs to Acadian Plains and Hills. Is the parcel on a wooded hill or lake-basin edge, and do the survey and access records identify its approach clearly?

03

Check the route, beyond Madison

Madison is 2.6 miles east of the Anson reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Anson resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ANSON

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.7967° N, 69.9002° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Anson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Anson data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Central Maine Embayment

Explore the agency mapping behind the Acadian Plains and Hills context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Maine landowner resources

Maine LUPC maps and data

Zoning maps and parcel-viewer information for LUPC’s service area.

Maine shoreland resources

DEP guidance for researching municipal shoreland zoning and agency contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Anson.

Madison lies about 2.6 miles east of Anson by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Anson in context

NSEWMadison · 2.6 miles1Anson · 4.2 miles2North Anson · 4.6 miles3Starks · 4.9 miles4Madison · 5.3 miles5Norridgewock · 5.9 miles6OUTER RING: 5.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Madison2.6 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Anson4.2 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    North Anson4.6 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Starks4.9 mi · legal town
  5. 5
    Madison5.3 mi · legal town
  6. 6
    Norridgewock5.9 mi · legal town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Maine; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Anson
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Anson?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Somerset County. Anson’s 1.3 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Anson property in Central Maine Embayment?+

No. Central Maine Embayment is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Anson boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Madison as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.6 miles east of Anson’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Anson?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your next chapter.

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