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Ashland.

Its Census reference point is in Glaciated Low Allegheny Plateau, within Northern Allegheny Plateau. Wellsburg lies about 1.1 miles east of Ashland by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Ashland, New York
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Ashland, New York · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Ashland, New York from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGGlaciated Low Allegheny Plateau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYChemung County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Ashland on the map

THE ASHLAND LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glaciated Low Allegheny Plateau setting.

Ashland town has 14.2 square miles of land in Chemung County. Its Census reference point is in Glaciated Low Allegheny Plateau, within Northern Allegheny Plateau.

Rolling hills, broad valleys and low mountains are mantled by glacial deposits. Sandstone, shale and siltstone underlie a mix of open land and woodland across the northern plateau.

Regional context: Northern Allegheny Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Ashland and Chemung County

Ashland is associated with Chemung 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.

Chemung County

Ashland by land and water

The Census records 0.36 square miles of water within Ashland, or 2.5% of its total area. It is 1.6 percentage points higher than the 0.8% recorded for Chemung County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Ashland town has 24.9 times the land area of nearby Wellsburg village (0.57 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Ashland 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 Ashland

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

02

Read the Glaciated Low Allegheny Plateau setting

Glaciated Low Allegheny Plateau belongs to Northern Allegheny Plateau. How does the tract divide between valley ground and hillside, and where does the documented road connection enter?

03

Check the route, beyond Wellsburg

Wellsburg is 1.1 miles east of the Ashland 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.

Ashland 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 ASHLAND

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.0195° N, 76.7504° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Ashland ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Chemung

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 Chemung ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Ashland 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

Glaciated Low Allegheny Plateau

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Allegheny Plateau context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New York official sources

DEC Environmental Resource Mapper

Interactive DEC mapping of environmental features and natural resources.

DEC freshwater wetlands program

Current agency guidance, mapping information, and wetlands contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Ashland.

Wellsburg lies about 1.1 miles east of Ashland by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Ashland in context

NSEWWellsburg · 1.1 miles1Southport · 4.8 miles2Elmira · 5.4 miles3Elmira · 5.9 miles4West Elmira · 6.7 miles5Southport · 6.9 miles6OUTER RING: 6.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Wellsburg1.1 mi · village
  2. 2
    Southport4.8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Elmira5.4 mi · legal town
  4. 4
    Elmira5.9 mi · city
  5. 5
    West Elmira6.7 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Southport6.9 mi · legal town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within New York; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Ashland
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 Ashland?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Chemung County. Ashland’s 14.2 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Ashland property in Glaciated Low Allegheny Plateau?+

No. Glaciated Low Allegheny Plateau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Ashland 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 Wellsburg as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.1 miles east of Ashland’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 Ashland?+

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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