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Marion.

Its Census reference point is in Loess Flats and Till Plains, within Central Irregular Plains. Mercer lies about 2.2 miles southeast of Marion by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Aerial view of land around Marion, Missouri
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Marion, Missouri · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Marion, Missouri from above

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THE SETTINGLoess Flats and Till Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMercer County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Marion on the map

THE MARION LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Loess Flats and Till Plains setting.

Marion township has 51.7 square miles of land in Mercer 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

Marion and Mercer County

Marion is associated with Mercer 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.

Mercer County

Marion by land and water

The Census records 0.23 square miles of water within Marion, or 0.4% of its total area. It is 0.2 percentage points higher than the 0.3% recorded for Mercer County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Marion township has 140.5 times the land area of nearby Mercer town (0.37 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Marion land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Marion

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Marion. Check the Mercer 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 Mercer

Mercer is 2.2 miles southeast of the Marion 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.

Marion 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 MARION

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.5258° N, 93.5659° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Marion ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Marion data

View Census information selected by this legal township’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 on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Missouri official sources

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 Marion.

Mercer lies about 2.2 miles southeast of Marion by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Marion in context

NSEWMercer · 2.2 miles1South Lineville · 4.3 miles2Morgan · 6.2 miles3Somerset · 6.7 miles4Lindley · 7 miles5Ravanna · 7.4 miles6OUTER RING: 7.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Mercer2.2 mi · town
  2. 2
    South Lineville4.3 mi · town
  3. 3
    Morgan6.2 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Somerset6.7 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Lindley7 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Ravanna7.4 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 Missouri; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Marion
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 Marion?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Mercer County. Marion’s 51.7 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

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

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

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.2 miles southeast of Marion’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 Marion?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers 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 page. 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 →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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