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Shapleigh.

Its Census reference point is in Sebago-Ossipee Hills and Plains, within Northeastern Highlands. Acton lies about 5.5 miles west of Shapleigh by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Shapleigh, Maine
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Shapleigh, Maine · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Shapleigh, Maine from above

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THE SETTINGSebago-Ossipee Hills and Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYYork County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Shapleigh on the map

THE SHAPLEIGH LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Sebago-Ossipee Hills and Plains setting.

Shapleigh town has 38.7 square miles of land in York County. Its Census reference point is in Sebago-Ossipee Hills and Plains, within Northeastern Highlands.

Forested hills and mountains span northern New England, the Adirondacks and higher Catskills. Glacial lakes and steep streams accompany a transition between northern hardwood and spruce-fir forests.

Regional context: Northeastern Highlands ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Shapleigh and York County

Shapleigh is associated with York 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.

York County

Shapleigh by land and water

The Census records 2.45 square miles of water within Shapleigh, or 6% of its total area. It is 16 percentage points lower than the 21.9% recorded for York County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Shapleigh town has 1 times the land area of nearby Acton town (37.8 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh

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

02

Read the Sebago-Ossipee Hills and Plains setting

Sebago-Ossipee Hills and Plains belongs to Northeastern Highlands. What do the tract's topographic map and road records show about slope, stream crossings and the approach to the acreage?

03

Check the route, beyond Acton

Acton is 5.5 miles west of the Shapleigh 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.

Shapleigh 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 SHAPLEIGH

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.5540° N, 70.8328° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Shapleigh ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Town Of Shapleigh

Use this township 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 Town Of Shapleigh ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of York

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 York ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Shapleigh data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Sebago-Ossipee Hills and Plains

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Maine landowner resources

Maine LUPC maps and data

Zoning maps and parcel-viewer information for LUPC’s service area.

Maine shoreland resources

DEP guidance for researching municipal shoreland zoning and agency contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Shapleigh.

Acton lies about 5.5 miles west of Shapleigh by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Shapleigh in context

NSEWActon · 5.5 miles1Waterboro · 6.2 miles2Newfield · 6.2 miles3Alfred · 7.4 miles4Alfred · 7.4 miles5Lake Arrowhead · 8.7 miles6OUTER RING: 8.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Acton5.5 mi · legal town
  2. 2
    Waterboro6.2 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Newfield6.2 mi · legal town
  4. 4
    Alfred7.4 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Alfred7.4 mi · legal town
  6. 6
    Lake Arrowhead8.7 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Maine; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Shapleigh
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 Shapleigh?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in York County. Shapleigh’s 38.7 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Shapleigh property in Sebago-Ossipee Hills and Plains?+

No. Sebago-Ossipee Hills and Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Shapleigh 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 Acton as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.5 miles west of Shapleigh’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 Shapleigh?+

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 Shapleigh.
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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