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Albany.

Its Census reference point is in Loess Flats and Till Plains, within Central Irregular Plains. Athens lies about 2.6 miles southeast of Albany 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 Albany, Missouri · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Albany, Missouri from above

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THE SETTINGLoess Flats and Till Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYGentry County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Albany on the map

THE ALBANY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Loess Flats and Till Plains setting.

Albany city has 2.44 square miles of land in Gentry County. Its Census reference point is in Loess Flats and Till Plains, within Central Irregular Plains.

Irregular plains form a transition between northern agricultural country and more wooded uplands to the south and east. Grassland and forest historically mixed, with wider woodland belts beside streams.

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

Albany and Gentry County

Albany is associated with Gentry 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.

Gentry County

Albany by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Albany, or 0% of its total area. That share is close to Gentry County’s 0.1%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Albany city has 3.2% of the land area of nearby Athens township (76 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Albany 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 Albany

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

02

Read the Loess Flats and Till Plains setting

Loess Flats and Till Plains belongs to Central Irregular Plains. How are open ground, streamside woodland and rolling terrain distributed within the surveyed tract?

03

Check the route, beyond Athens

Athens is 2.6 miles southeast of the Albany 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.

Albany 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 ALBANY

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.2479° N, 94.3335° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Albany ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Albany

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 Albany ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Gentry

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 Gentry ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Albany 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

Loess Flats and Till Plains

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Missouri landowner resources

Missouri sinkhole and geology resources

DNR guidance with links to GeoSTRAT and documented sinkhole information.

Missouri well-log resources

State guidance for locating groundwater logs and related geological records.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Albany.

Athens lies about 2.6 miles southeast of Albany by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Albany in context

NSEWAthens · 2.6 miles1Darlington · 4.9 miles2Huggins · 5.6 miles3Howard · 7.1 miles4New Hampton · 7.4 miles5Gentry · 7.5 miles6OUTER RING: 7.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Athens2.6 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Darlington4.9 mi · village
  3. 3
    Huggins5.6 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Howard7.1 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    New Hampton7.4 mi · city
  6. 6
    Gentry7.5 mi · village
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Missouri; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Albany
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 Albany?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Gentry County. Albany’s 2.44 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Albany property in Loess Flats and Till Plains?+

No. Loess Flats and Till Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Albany 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 Athens as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.6 miles southeast of Albany’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 Albany?+

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 Albany.
Your next chapter.

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