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Dallas City.

Its Census reference point is in River Hills, within Interior River Valleys and Hills. Pontoosuc lies about 2.5 miles west of Dallas City by reference-point distance.

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

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Illinois Route 9 and Illinois Route 96 in Dallas City, Illinois.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Illinois Route 9 and Illinois Route 96 in Dallas City, Illinois.

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THE SETTINGRiver Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYHancock County · Henderson County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Dallas City on the map

THE DALLAS CITY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
River Hills setting.

Dallas City city has 2.37 square miles of land in Hancock County, Henderson County. Its Census reference point is in River Hills, 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

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Dallas City intersects 2 county geographies: Hancock County, Henderson County. A Dallas City mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Hancock CountyHenderson County

Dallas City by land and water

The Census records 0.9 square miles of water within Dallas City, or 27.5% of its total area. It is 23.4 percentage points higher than the 4.1% recorded for Illinois. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Dallas City city has 1.7 times the land area of nearby Pontoosuc village (1.41 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Dallas City land.

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

01

Start with the right county for Dallas City

Which of Hancock County, Henderson County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the River Hills setting

River Hills 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 Pontoosuc

Pontoosuc is 2.5 miles west of the Dallas City 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.

Dallas City 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 DALLAS CITY

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.6353° N, 91.1643° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Dallas City ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Dallas City

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 Dallas City ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Dallas City 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

River Hills

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 Dallas City.

Pontoosuc lies about 2.5 miles west of Dallas City by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Dallas City in context

NSEWPontoosuc · 2.5 miles1Dallas City · 3.1 miles2Pontoosuc · 4.3 miles3Lomax · 5.2 miles4Lomax · 5.6 miles5Durham · 6 miles6OUTER RING: 6 MILES
  1. 1
    Pontoosuc2.5 mi · village
  2. 2
    Dallas City3.1 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Pontoosuc4.3 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Lomax5.2 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Lomax5.6 mi · village
  6. 6
    Durham6 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 Dallas City
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

Which county records apply to a Dallas City parcel?+

Dallas City intersects 2 county geographies: Hancock County, Henderson County. A Dallas City mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Dallas City property in River Hills?+

No. River Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Dallas City 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 Pontoosuc as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.5 miles west of Dallas City’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 Dallas City?+

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 Dallas City.
Your next chapter.

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