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Its Census reference point is in Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain, within Interior River Valleys and Hills. Kerton lies about 2.7 miles northwest of Bath by reference-point distance.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Bath, Illinois · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Bath, Illinois from above

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THE SETTINGUpper Mississippi Alluvial Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMason County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Bath on the map

THE BATH LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain setting.

Bath village has 0.37 square miles of land in Mason County. Its Census reference point is in Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain, within Interior River Valleys and Hills.

Broad terraced river valleys contrast with wooded slopes and dissected glacial plains. Bottomland settings and upland oak landscapes occur close together across the Interior River Valleys and Hills.

Regional context: Interior River Valleys and Hills ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Bath and Mason County

Bath is associated with Mason 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.

Mason County

Bath by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Bath, or 0% of its total area. It is 4.3 percentage points lower than the 4.3% recorded for Mason County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Bath village has 1.5% of the land area of nearby Kerton township (24.3 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Bath 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 Bath

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

02

Read the Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain setting

Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain belongs to Interior River Valleys and Hills. Does the parcel occupy a river terrace, bottomland or upland slope, and what existing drainage and road-access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Kerton

Kerton is 2.7 miles northwest of the Bath 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.

Bath 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 BATH

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.1900° N, 90.1424° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Bath ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Mason

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 Mason ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Bath data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Interior River Valleys and Hills context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Illinois landowner resources

Illinois floodplain resources

DNR guidance linking to official flood maps and Illinois mapping resources.

Illinois mine permit map

DNR map for researching mine-permit locations and related mining context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Bath.

Kerton lies about 2.7 miles northwest of Bath by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Bath in context

NSEWKerton · 2.7 miles1Bath · 2.8 miles2Hickory · 6.9 miles3Kilbourne · 7.4 miles4Woodland · 7.5 miles5Isabel · 8.1 miles6OUTER RING: 8.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Kerton2.7 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Bath2.8 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Hickory6.9 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Kilbourne7.4 mi · village
  5. 5
    Woodland7.5 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Isabel8.1 mi · legal township
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Illinois; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Bath
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 Bath?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Mason County. Bath’s 0.37 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Bath property in Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain?+

No. Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Bath 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 Kerton as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.7 miles northwest of Bath’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 Bath?+

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 next chapter.

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