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Petersham.

Its Census reference point is in Worcester/Monadnock Plateau, within Northeastern Highlands. Petersham lies about 2.7 miles southwest of Petersham by reference-point distance.

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A VIEW OF THE AREA
Hutchinson Country Store, Petersham Massachusetts
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Hutchinson Country Store, Petersham MA.jpg
John Phelan
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THE SETTINGWorcester/Monadnock Plateau

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYWorcester County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Petersham on the map

THE PETERSHAM LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Worcester/Monadnock Plateau setting.

Petersham CDP has 1.23 square miles of land in Worcester County. Its Census reference point is in Worcester/Monadnock Plateau, within Northeastern Highlands.

Forested hills and mountains span northern New England, the Adirondacks and higher Catskills. Glacial lakes and steep streams accompany a transition between northern hardwood and spruce-fir forests.

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

Petersham and Worcester County

Petersham is associated with Worcester 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.

Worcester County

Petersham by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Petersham, or 0% of its total area. It is 4.3 percentage points lower than the 4.3% recorded for Worcester County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Petersham CDP has 2.3% of the land area of nearby Petersham town (54.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

MA · census-designated placeLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Petersham

42.4910° N, 72.1872° W

1.3 mi east–west extent1.4 mi north–south extent1.23 sq mi of land

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

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Petersham

Massachusetts · 1.23 sq mi total

Land: 100%
Water: 0%

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

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Petersham1.23 sq mi

Petersham54.2 sq mi

Phillipston24.2 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 Petersham review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Petersham CDP
Reference point: 42.4910° N, 72.1872° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Petersham land.

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

Separate Petersham’s place name from its government

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

Read the Worcester/Monadnock Plateau setting

Worcester/Monadnock Plateau belongs to Northeastern Highlands. What do the tract's topographic map and road records show about slope, stream crossings and the approach to the acreage?

Check the route, beyond Petersham

Petersham is 2.7 miles southwest of the Petersham 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.

Petersham 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 PETERSHAM

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.4910° N, 72.1872° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Petersham ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Petersham 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

Worcester/Monadnock Plateau

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northeastern Highlands 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 Petersham.

Petersham lies about 2.7 miles southwest of Petersham by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Petersham 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 Petersham
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 Petersham?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Worcester County. Petersham’s 1.23 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Petersham property in Worcester/Monadnock Plateau?+

No. Worcester/Monadnock Plateau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Petersham 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 Petersham as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.7 miles southwest of Petersham’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 Petersham?+

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 Petersham.
Your next chapter.

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Sell my land inPetersham.

Land in theWorcester/Monadnock Plateau setting.