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Roanoke.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Outer Piedmont, within Piedmont. Rock Mills lies about 5.2 miles east of Roanoke by reference-point distance.

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This is a digital photograph of the downtown area in Roanoke, AL. — Alabama
A VIEW OF THE AREA

This is a digital photograph of the downtown area in Roanoke, AL. — Alabama

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Downtown Roanoke Alabama.JPG

Rivers Langley, http://www.phoenixrivers.blogspot.com · I, Rivers Langley, created this work entirely by myself.

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THE SETTINGSouthern Outer Piedmont
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYRandolph County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Roanoke on the map

THE ROANOKE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Outer Piedmont setting.

Roanoke city has 18.7 square miles of land in Randolph County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Outer Piedmont, within Piedmont.

The Piedmont is a belt of irregular plains and hills between the Appalachians and the coastal plain. A complex mixture of older rocks underlies its pine and hardwood woodland landscapes.

Regional context: Piedmont ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Roanoke and Randolph County

Roanoke is associated with Randolph 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.

Randolph County

Roanoke by land and water

The Census records 0.38 square miles of water within Roanoke, or 2% of its total area. It is 1.4 percentage points higher than the 0.6% recorded for Randolph County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Roanoke city has 3 times the land area of nearby Rock Mills CDP (6.33 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Roanoke land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Roanoke

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Roanoke. Check the Randolph County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Southern Outer Piedmont setting

Southern Outer Piedmont belongs to Piedmont. Where does the parcel sit between a ridge, hillside and stream valley, and what does its survey show about road frontage?

03

Check the route, beyond Rock Mills

Rock Mills is 5.2 miles east of the Roanoke 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.

Roanoke 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 ROANOKE

USGS National Map

Begin at 33.1453° N, 85.3695° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Roanoke ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Roanoke

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Roanoke ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Randolph

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Randolph ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Roanoke data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Outer Piedmont

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Alabama landowner resources

Alabama floodplain lookup

ADECA links to address- and county-based flood mapping and supporting flood studies.

Alabama onsite sewage guidance

Public-health guidance for checking sewer service and soil suitability for a rural homesite.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Roanoke.

Rock Mills lies about 5.2 miles east of Roanoke by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Roanoke in context

NSEWRock Mills · 5.2 miles1Standing Rock · 8.6 miles2Five Points · 8.9 miles3Abanda · 9.8 miles4Penton · 11.2 miles5Wadley · 11.6 miles6OUTER RING: 11.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Rock Mills5.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Standing Rock8.6 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Five Points8.9 mi · town
  4. 4
    Abanda9.8 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Penton11.2 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Wadley11.6 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Alabama; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Roanoke
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 Roanoke?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Randolph County. Roanoke’s 18.7 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Roanoke property in Southern Outer Piedmont?+

No. Southern Outer Piedmont is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Roanoke 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 Rock Mills as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.2 miles east of Roanoke’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 Roanoke?+

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.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Roanoke.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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