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Ithaca.

Its Census reference point is in Finger Lakes Uplands and Gorges, within Northern Allegheny Plateau. South Hill lies about 2.5 miles east of Ithaca by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Ithaca, New York
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Ithaca, New York from above

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THE SETTINGFinger Lakes Uplands and Gorges
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYTompkins County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Ithaca on the map

THE ITHACA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Finger Lakes Uplands and Gorges setting.

Ithaca town has 28.9 square miles of land in Tompkins County. Its Census reference point is in Finger Lakes Uplands and Gorges, 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

Ithaca and Tompkins County

Ithaca is associated with Tompkins 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.

Tompkins County

Ithaca by land and water

The Census records 1.34 square miles of water within Ithaca, or 4.4% of its total area. It is 1 percentage points higher than the 3.4% recorded for Tompkins County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Ithaca town has 4.9 times the land area of nearby South Hill CDP (5.9 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Ithaca 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 Ithaca

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

02

Read the Finger Lakes Uplands and Gorges setting

Finger Lakes Uplands and Gorges 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 South Hill

South Hill is 2.5 miles east of the Ithaca 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.

Ithaca 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 ITHACA

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.4139° N, 76.5402° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Ithaca ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Town Of Ithaca

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 Ithaca ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Tompkins

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 Tompkins ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Ithaca 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

Finger Lakes Uplands and Gorges

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New York landowner resources

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 Ithaca.

South Hill lies about 2.5 miles east of Ithaca by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Ithaca in context

NSEWSouth Hill · 2.5 miles1Ithaca · 2.8 miles2Northwest Ithaca · 3.1 miles3East Ithaca · 4.2 miles4Forest Home · 4.5 miles5Enfield · 4.5 miles6OUTER RING: 4.5 MILES
  1. 1
    South Hill2.5 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Ithaca2.8 mi · city
  3. 3
    Northwest Ithaca3.1 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    East Ithaca4.2 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Forest Home4.5 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Enfield4.5 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 service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Ithaca
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 Ithaca?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Tompkins County. Ithaca’s 28.9 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Ithaca property in Finger Lakes Uplands and Gorges?+

No. Finger Lakes Uplands and Gorges is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Ithaca 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 South Hill as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.5 miles east of Ithaca’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 Ithaca?+

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.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Ithaca.
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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