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Ellsworth.

Its Census reference point is in Eastern Maine-Southern New Brunswick Plains, within Acadian Plains and Hills. Surry lies about 8.1 miles south of Ellsworth by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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I took photo of Union River in Ellsworth, ME, with Canon camera. — Maine
A VIEW OF THE AREA

I took photo of Union River in Ellsworth, ME, with Canon camera. — Maine

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THE SETTINGEastern Maine-Southern New Brunswick Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYHancock County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Ellsworth on the map

THE ELLSWORTH LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Eastern Maine-Southern New Brunswick Plains setting.

Ellsworth city has 79.3 square miles of land in Hancock County. Its Census reference point is in Eastern Maine-Southern New Brunswick Plains, 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

Ellsworth and Hancock County

Ellsworth is associated with Hancock 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.

Hancock County

Ellsworth by land and water

The Census records 14.6 square miles of water within Ellsworth, or 15.5% of its total area. It is 16.8 percentage points lower than the 32.3% recorded for Hancock County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Ellsworth city has 2.1 times the land area of nearby Surry town (37 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Ellsworth land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Ellsworth

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Ellsworth. Check the Hancock County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Eastern Maine-Southern New Brunswick Plains setting

Eastern Maine-Southern New Brunswick Plains 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 Surry

Surry is 8.1 miles south of the Ellsworth 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.

Ellsworth 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 ELLSWORTH

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.5829° N, 68.4801° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Ellsworth ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Ellsworth

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Ellsworth ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Hancock

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Hancock ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Ellsworth data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Eastern Maine-Southern New Brunswick Plains

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 Ellsworth.

Surry lies about 8.1 miles south of Ellsworth by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Ellsworth in context

NSEWSurry · 8.1 miles1Dedham · 9 miles2Trenton · 9.2 miles3Orland · 9.4 miles4Otis · 9.6 miles5Waltham · 10 miles6OUTER RING: 10 MILES
  1. 1
    Surry8.1 mi · legal town
  2. 2
    Dedham9 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Trenton9.2 mi · legal town
  4. 4
    Orland9.4 mi · legal town
  5. 5
    Otis9.6 mi · legal town
  6. 6
    Waltham10 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 Ellsworth
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 Ellsworth?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Hancock County. Ellsworth’s 79.3 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Ellsworth property in Eastern Maine-Southern New Brunswick Plains?+

No. Eastern Maine-Southern New Brunswick Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Ellsworth 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 Surry as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 8.1 miles south of Ellsworth’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 Ellsworth?+

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 land in Ellsworth.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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