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Elkhorn City.

Its Census reference point is in Dissected Appalachian Plateau, within Central Appalachians. Virgie lies about 12.7 miles west of Elkhorn City by reference-point distance.

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Front of the former Elkhorn City High School, located at 551 Russell Street (Kentucky Route 197) in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, United States.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Front of the former Elkhorn City High School, located at 551 Russell Street (Kentucky Route 197) in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, United States.

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THE SETTINGDissected Appalachian Plateau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPike County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Elkhorn City on the map

THE ELKHORN CITY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Dissected Appalachian Plateau setting.

Elkhorn City city has 7.83 square miles of land in Pike County. Its Census reference point is in Dissected Appalachian Plateau, within Central Appalachians.

A rugged, deeply cut plateau of sandstone, shale and related rocks supports extensive forest. High hills and low mountains distinguish this Appalachian landscape from smoother neighboring regions.

Regional context: Central Appalachians ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Elkhorn City and Pike County

Elkhorn City is associated with Pike 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.

Pike County

Elkhorn City by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Elkhorn City, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 0.3% recorded for Pike County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Elkhorn City city has 7.6 times the land area of nearby Virgie CDP (1.02 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Elkhorn City 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 Elkhorn City

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

02

Read the Dissected Appalachian Plateau setting

Dissected Appalachian Plateau belongs to Central Appalachians. How much of the tract is on ridge tops or valley sides, and what records identify the approach road and usable areas?

03

Check the route, beyond Virgie

Virgie is 12.7 miles west of the Elkhorn 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.

Elkhorn 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 ELKHORN CITY

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.3203° N, 82.3523° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Elkhorn City ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Elkhorn 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

Dissected Appalachian Plateau

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Kentucky landowner resources

Kentucky Geological Survey maps

Interactive tools for geology, wells, springs, coal, and other land-resource information.

Kentucky karst guidance

State explanation of karst groundwater and related research resources.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Elkhorn City.

Virgie lies about 12.7 miles west of Elkhorn City by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Elkhorn City in context

NSEWVirgie · 12.7 miles1Pikeville · 14.5 miles2Phelps · 16.8 miles3Coal Run Village · 18.4 miles4McRoberts · 18.7 miles5Jenkins · 19.3 miles6OUTER RING: 19.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Virgie12.7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Pikeville14.5 mi · city
  3. 3
    Phelps16.8 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Coal Run Village18.4 mi · city
  5. 5
    McRoberts18.7 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Jenkins19.3 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Kentucky; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Elkhorn City
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 Elkhorn City?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Pike County. Elkhorn City’s 7.83 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Elkhorn City property in Dissected Appalachian Plateau?+

No. Dissected Appalachian Plateau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Elkhorn 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 Virgie as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 12.7 miles west of Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn City.
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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