Worcester County Map, Massachusetts
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Worcester County, Massachusetts
Central Massachusetts is home to Worcester County, a diverse region with a rich history and plenty to offer. It’s the second-most populous county in the state. The county occupies the Connecticut border up to New Hampshire.
Worcester, the county seat, is known as the “Heart of the Commonwealth”. You’ll find quaint New England towns with white-steepled churches and town greens.
Visitors come to Wachusett Mountain for skiing and hiking. The county has a bit of everything whether you’re into history, nature, or city life. It’s also the largest county in the entire state of Massachusetts.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County name | Worcester County |
| County seat | Worcester |
| Population | Approximately 860,000 |
| Cities, towns, and communities | Ashburnham, Athol, Auburn, Barre, Berlin, Blackstone, Bolton, Boylston, Brookfield, Charlton, Clinton, Douglas, Dudley, East Brookfield, Fitchburg, Gardner, Grafton, Hardwick, Harvard, Holden, Hopedale, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leicester, Leominster, Lunenburg, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Northborough, Northbridge, Oakham, Oxford, Paxton, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Shrewsbury, Southborough, Southbridge, Spencer, Sterling, Sturbridge, Sutton, Templeton, Upton, Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, West Boylston, West Brookfield, Westminster, Winchendon, Worcester |
| Interstates and highways | Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike), Interstate 190, Interstate 290, Interstate 395, U.S. Route 20, Massachusetts Route 2, Massachusetts Route 9, Massachusetts Route 12 |
| FIPS code | 25-027 |
| Total area (land and water) | 1,579 square miles (1,513 square miles land, 66 square miles water) |
| Adjacent counties (and direction) | Cheshire County, New Hampshire (North), Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (Northeast), Middlesex County (Northeast), Norfolk County (East), Providence County, Rhode Island (Southeast), Windham County, Connecticut (South), Tolland County, Connecticut (Southwest), Hampden County (West), Hampshire County (West), Franklin County (Northwest) |
| Time zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.2626° N, 71.8023° W |
| Etymology | Named after Worcester, England |
| Major landmarks | Worcester Art Museum, Old Sturbridge Village, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, EcoTarium |
| Website | Worcester County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Worcester County Topographic Map
Worcester County has some serious terrain variety. Hills and ridges crisscross the map, especially in the north and west. Rivers cut deep into the land. The central region flattens out a bit near Worcester itself. You can learn about every highway and hilltop with our topographic map and zoom tool below.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Worcester County Road Map
Worcester County is big, and the roads reflect that. I-190 and I-290 serve the central city, while I-90 runs east-west through the southern section. Though some towns are remote, Routes 2, 9, and 20 keep everything connected. Despite its size, most areas have solid access.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Worcester County Satellite Map
Wooded hills are a common sight on the outer edges. Farmland and small towns fill the spaces between. You’ll spot large lakes, especially Wachusett Reservoir. Though Worcester city is clearly visible, green still takes up much of the map.
OUTLINE MAP
Worcester County Blank Map
Worcester is the largest county in Massachusetts by land area. It borders New Hampshire to the north and Rhode Island to the south. Its shape is wide and uneven, carved out by hills and rivers.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 10 neighboring counties of Worcester County:
Massachusetts County Map
Small state, big personality. Boston’s skyline shouts history. The Cape serves up beach days and lobster rolls. Massachusetts history, culture, and coastline is packed into its 14 counties.