Gardner Massachusetts Map

About Gardner, Massachusetts

Gardner is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 21,148. The population density is 368.8 people per km². Gardner is located at 42.5751°N, 71.9981°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1440.

Gardner rests in a kettlehole landscape, a testament to the slow, inexorable sculpting of ancient glaciers. It lies 10.0 miles west of Fitchburg, MA (from Fitchburg, MA: bearing 267°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-south-east of Winchendon. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of centuries, cradle the town, their slopes often cloaked in the dense green of mixed hardwoods and pines. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon as the sun begins its descent, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, pine needles, and the distant, faint perfume of blooming meadowsweet. Ponds and smaller lakes, remnants of glacial meltwater, punctuate the terrain, their surfaces reflecting the shifting moods of the sky, from the pale, watery blue of a clear morning to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight. The land itself feels solid, unpretentious, a place where the natural world has always held its own quiet authority. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile soil and abundant timber, Gardner’s character has been shaped by a history of industriousness. The nineteenth century saw the rise of a vibrant furniture manufacturing industry, a legacy that still echoes in the architecture of some of its older buildings and the pride of its residents in craftsmanship. While the factories have largely quieted, the spirit of making and doing persists. Today, Gardner’s economy is more diverse, but the echoes of its past remain, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local commitment to community is palpable, a shared understanding forged in the straightforward rhythms of a town that has seen generations come and go, leaving their indelible mark.

About This Gardner Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gardner, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Gardner and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for Gardner includes the ZIP code (01440), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment (Gardner School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gardner is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.