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Rome.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley. Berry College lies about 1.7 miles north of Rome by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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A view of Rome, Georgia from the historic Myrtle Hill cemetery
A VIEW OF THE AREA

A view of Rome, Georgia from the historic Myrtle Hill cemetery

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THE SETTINGSouthern Shale Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYFloyd County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Rome on the map

THE ROME LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Shale Valleys setting.

Rome city has 31.8 square miles of land in Floyd County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley.

Long, roughly parallel ridges and valleys follow folded and faulted rock layers. Limestone valleys, sandstone ridges and other geologic contrasts produce varied terrain and numerous regional springs and caves.

Regional context: Ridge and Valley ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Rome and Floyd County

Rome is associated with Floyd 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.

Floyd County

Rome by land and water

The Census records 0.76 square miles of water within Rome, or 2.3% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points higher than the 1.7% recorded for Floyd County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Rome city has 26.1 times the land area of nearby Berry College CDP (1.22 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Rome 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 Rome

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

02

Read the Southern Shale Valleys setting

Southern Shale Valleys belongs to Ridge and Valley. Does the parcel follow a valley floor or cross a ridge, and which site-specific water and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Berry College

Berry College is 1.7 miles north of the Rome 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.

Rome 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 ROME

USGS National Map

Begin at 34.2661° N, 85.1861° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Rome ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Rome

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 Rome ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Rome 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 Shale Valleys

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Georgia landowner resources

Georgia floodplain resources

EPD guidance and links for floodplain mapping and local program contacts.

Georgia environmental GIS

Official watershed and environmental datasets for geographic context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Rome.

Berry College lies about 1.7 miles north of Rome by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Rome in context

NSEWBerry College · 1.7 miles1Lindale · 5.4 miles2Shannon · 7.8 miles3Plainville · 13 miles4Cave Spring · 14 miles5Kingston · 14 miles6OUTER RING: 14 MILES
  1. 1
    Berry College1.7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Lindale5.4 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Shannon7.8 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Plainville13 mi · city
  5. 5
    Cave Spring14 mi · city
  6. 6
    Kingston14 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Georgia; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Rome
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 Rome?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Floyd County. Rome’s 31.8 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Rome property in Southern Shale Valleys?+

No. Southern Shale Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Rome 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 Berry College as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.7 miles north of Rome’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 Rome?+

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 Rome.
Your next chapter.

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