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Essex.

Its Census reference point is in Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland, within Northeastern Coastal Zone. Ipswich lies about 3.6 miles northwest of Essex by reference-point distance.

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A VIEW OF THE AREA
Looking north on Main Street, Essex Massachusetts - First Congregational Church on the left
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THE SETTINGGulf of Maine Coastal Lowland

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYEssex County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Essex on the map

THE ESSEX LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland setting.

Essex CDP has 2.06 square miles of land in Essex County. Its Census reference point is in Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland, within Northeastern Coastal Zone.

Irregular plains and low hills form a coastal transition with glacial lakes and oak-pine woodland. This northeastern landscape is gentler than the mountainous country farther inland.

Regional context: Northeastern Coastal Zone ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Essex and Essex County

Essex is associated with Essex 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.

Essex County

Essex by land and water

The Census records 0.18 square miles of water within Essex, or 7.9% of its total area. It is 32.6 percentage points lower than the 40.6% recorded for Essex County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Essex CDP has 1.3 times the land area of nearby Ipswich CDP (1.64 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

MA · census-designated placeLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Essex

42.6405° N, 70.7712° W

1.7 mi east–west extent2.3 mi north–south extent2.06 sq mi of land

2025 Census boundaries · independently fitted local outline. Orientation map, not a parcel survey.

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Essex

Massachusetts · 2.24 sq mi total

Land: 92.1%
Water: 7.9%

Community-wide measurements, not a parcel survey or a flood-risk rating.

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Essex2.06 sq mi

Ipswich1.64 sq mi

Gloucester26.2 sq mi

Land inside each Census boundary. Areas may overlap; this comparison does not describe lot sizes, prices, or buildable acreage.

The records for your land.

For a Essex review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Essex CDP
Reference point: 42.6405° N, 70.7712° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Essex land.

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

Separate Essex’s place name from its government

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

Read the Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland setting

Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland belongs to Northeastern Coastal Zone. Is the parcel on a low hill, glacial basin edge or coastal plain, and which survey and access documents are available?

Check the route, beyond Ipswich

Ipswich is 3.6 miles northwest of the Essex 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.

Essex 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 ESSEX

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.6405° N, 70.7712° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Essex ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Essex 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

Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northeastern Coastal Zone context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗

Additional Massachusetts landowner resources

MassMapper

MassGIS interactive map for imagery, parcels, and geographic resource layers.

Massachusetts septic resources

MassDEP Title 5 information for researching septic records and requirements.

FEMA flood maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Essex.

Ipswich lies about 3.6 miles northwest of Essex by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Essex in context

Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Massachusetts; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.

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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Essex
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 Essex?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Essex County. Essex’s 2.06 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Essex property in Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland?+

No. Gulf of Maine Coastal Lowland is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Essex 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 Ipswich as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.6 miles northwest of Essex’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 Essex?+

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 Essex.
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Sell my land inEssex.

Land in theGulf of Maine Coastal Lowland setting.