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Cottondale.

Its Census reference point is in Dougherty Plain, within Southeastern Plains. Alford lies about 6.7 miles south of Cottondale by reference-point distance.

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The P&A Subdivision of the Florida Gulf and Atlantic Railroad crosses Main Street in Cottondale, Florida.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

The P&A Subdivision of the Florida Gulf and Atlantic Railroad crosses Main Street in Cottondale, Florida.

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THE SETTINGDougherty Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJackson County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cottondale on the map

THE COTTONDALE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Dougherty Plain setting.

Cottondale town has 3.27 square miles of land in Jackson County. Its Census reference point is in Dougherty Plain, within Southeastern Plains.

Irregular plains of sand, silt and clay support a mix of pine and hardwood landscapes. The region has more relief than the lower coastal plain, with generally gentle stream gradients.

Regional context: Southeastern Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Cottondale and Jackson County

Cottondale is associated with Jackson 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.

Jackson County

Cottondale by land and water

The Census records 0.14 square miles of water within Cottondale, or 4.2% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points higher than the 3.8% recorded for Jackson County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cottondale town has 3.1 times the land area of nearby Alford town (1.06 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cottondale 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 Cottondale

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

02

Read the Dougherty Plain setting

Dougherty Plain belongs to Southeastern Plains. Is the acreage upland or streamside, and what existing maps show about drainage paths and road access?

03

Check the route, beyond Alford

Alford is 6.7 miles south of the Cottondale 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.

Cottondale 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 COTTONDALE

USGS National Map

Begin at 30.7897° N, 85.3660° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cottondale ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Jackson

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 Jackson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cottondale data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Dougherty Plain

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Florida landowner resources

Florida DEP Map Direct

DEP environmental map gallery for land and water research.

Florida Onsite Sewage Program

State septic-program information and links to permitting guidance.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Cottondale.

Alford lies about 6.7 miles south of Cottondale by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cottondale in context

NSEWAlford · 6.7 miles1Jacob City · 7.2 miles2Marianna · 8.2 miles3Chipley · 10.4 miles4Campbellton · 11.9 miles5Greenwood · 13.4 miles6OUTER RING: 13.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Alford6.7 mi · town
  2. 2
    Jacob City7.2 mi · city
  3. 3
    Marianna8.2 mi · city
  4. 4
    Chipley10.4 mi · city
  5. 5
    Campbellton11.9 mi · town
  6. 6
    Greenwood13.4 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Florida; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Cottondale
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 Cottondale?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jackson County. Cottondale’s 3.27 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cottondale property in Dougherty Plain?+

No. Dougherty Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cottondale 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 Alford as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.7 miles south of Cottondale’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 Cottondale?+

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 Cottondale.
Your next chapter.

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