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Moscow.

Its Census reference point is in Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use, within Central Appalachians. Barton lies about 0.6 miles southwest of Moscow by reference-point distance.

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

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Moscow, Maryland · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Moscow, Maryland from above

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THE SETTINGUplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYAllegany County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Moscow on the map

THE MOSCOW LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use setting.

Moscow CDP has 0.25 square miles of land in Allegany County. Its Census reference point is in Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use, 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

Moscow and Allegany County

Moscow is associated with Allegany 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.

Allegany County

Moscow by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Moscow, or 2% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points higher than the 1.3% recorded for Allegany County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Moscow CDP has 1.2 times the land area of nearby Barton town (0.21 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Moscow land.

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

01

Separate Moscow’s place name from its government

Moscow is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Moscow address as city approval. Allegany County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use setting

Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use 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 Barton

Barton is 0.6 miles southwest of the Moscow 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.

Moscow 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 MOSCOW

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.5383° N, 79.0097° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Moscow ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Allegany

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 Allegany ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Moscow data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use

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 Maryland landowner resources

Maryland MERLIN Online

DNR environmental mapping with selectable base maps and resource layers.

Maryland Critical Area mapping

Official map resources for investigating Critical Area boundaries and designations.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Moscow.

Barton lies about 0.6 miles southwest of Moscow by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Moscow in context

NSEWBarton · 0.6 miles1Nikep · 1.1 miles2Detmold · 1.6 miles3Lonaconing · 2.5 miles4Franklin · 3.5 miles5Westernport · 3.9 miles6OUTER RING: 3.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Barton0.6 mi · town
  2. 2
    Nikep1.1 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Detmold1.6 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Lonaconing2.5 mi · town
  5. 5
    Franklin3.5 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Westernport3.9 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Maryland; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Moscow
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 Moscow?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Allegany County. Moscow’s 0.25 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Moscow property in Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use?+

No. Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Moscow 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 Barton as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 0.6 miles southwest of Moscow’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 Moscow?+

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 Moscow.
Your next chapter.

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