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Breathitt County.

Breathitt County has 492.4 square miles of land in Kentucky. The mapped landscape region in Breathitt County is Dissected Appalachian Plateau.

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Breathitt County, Kentucky Courthouse
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Breathitt County, Kentucky Courthouse

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THE SETTINGDissected Appalachian Plateau
COMMUNITIES IN THE ATLAS1 listed localities
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Breathitt County on the map

THE BREATHITT COUNTY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Dissected Appalachian Plateau setting.

Breathitt County has 492.4 square miles of land in Kentucky. The mapped landscape region in Breathitt County is Dissected Appalachian Plateau.

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 ↗ · Regional mapping across the county footprint

Finding your parcel within Breathitt County

The atlas lists 1 cities, towns, townships, and Census communities associated with Breathitt County, including Jackson. The list includes overlapping geography types and does not divide the county into exclusive service areas.

Breathitt County

Breathitt County by land and water

The Census records 2.85 square miles of water within Breathitt County, or 0.6% of its total area. That share is close to Breathitt County’s 0.6%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Breathitt County has 196.3 times the land area of nearby Jackson city (2.51 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

The Census boundary meets Knott County, Lee County, Magoffin County, Owsley County, Perry County, Wolfe County within Kentucky. A tract near one of these lines should be matched to the county identifier on its own records.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Breathitt County 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 Breathitt County

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Breathitt County. The county includes 1 listed community geographies; a nearby community name does not prove the parcel is inside its limits.

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 Jackson

Jackson is 4.6 miles northwest of the Breathitt County 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.

Breathitt County 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 BREATHITT COUNTY

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.5178° N, 83.3172° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Breathitt County ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Breathitt County data

View Census information selected by this county’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

The communities of Breathitt County.

Jackson lies about 4.6 miles northwest of Breathitt County by reference-point distance. The diagram locates nearby community reference points within the county geography.

WITHIN THE COUNTY GEOGRAPHY

Breathitt County in context

NSEWJackson · 4.6 miles1OUTER RING: 4.6 MILES
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    Jackson4.6 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 Breathitt County
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 Breathitt County?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Breathitt County. Breathitt County’s 492.4 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Does Dissected Appalachian Plateau describe all of Breathitt County?+

The county’s mapped footprint falls within the mapped Dissected Appalachian Plateau regional unit. County-scale information cannot establish the soil, slope, drainage, or development potential of one tract.

Can I use Jackson as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.6 miles northwest of Breathitt County’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 Breathitt County?+

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 Breathitt County.
Your next chapter.

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