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Townsend.

Its Census reference point is in Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain, within Northeastern Coastal Zone. Townsend lies about 0.8 miles south of Townsend by reference-point distance.

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A VIEW OF THE AREA
Town Common, Townsend, Massachusetts
Photo & credit
Townsend MA Common.jpg
Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger)
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THE SETTINGGulf of Maine Coastal Plain

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMiddlesex County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Townsend on the map

THE TOWNSEND LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain setting.

Townsend CDP has 1.69 square miles of land in Middlesex County. Its Census reference point is in Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain, 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

Townsend and Middlesex County

Townsend is associated with Middlesex 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.

Middlesex County

Townsend by land and water

The Census records 0.03 square miles of water within Townsend, or 1.8% of its total area. It is 1.6 percentage points lower than the 3.4% recorded for Middlesex County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Townsend CDP has 5.2% of the land area of nearby Townsend town (32.7 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

MA · census-designated placeLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Townsend

42.6767° N, 71.7098° W

1.9 mi east–west extent1.7 mi north–south extent1.69 sq mi of land

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

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Townsend

Massachusetts · 1.72 sq mi total

Land: 98.2%
Water: 1.8%

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

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Townsend1.69 sq mi

Townsend32.7 sq mi

Pepperell22.6 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 Townsend review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Townsend CDP
Reference point: 42.6767° N, 71.7098° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Townsend land.

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

Separate Townsend’s place name from its government

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

Read the Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain setting

Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain 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 Townsend

Townsend is 0.8 miles south of the Townsend 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.

Townsend 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 TOWNSEND

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.6767° N, 71.7098° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Townsend ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Townsend 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 Plain

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 Townsend.

Townsend lies about 0.8 miles south of Townsend by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Townsend 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 Townsend
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 Townsend?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Middlesex County. Townsend’s 1.69 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Townsend property in Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain?+

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

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 0.8 miles south of Townsend’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 Townsend?+

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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Sell my land inTownsend.

Land in theGulf of Maine Coastal Plain setting.