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Machias.

Its Census reference point is in Glaciated Low Allegheny Plateau, within Northern Allegheny Plateau. Machias lies about 1.5 miles northeast of Machias by reference-point distance.

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

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

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Land around Machias, 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 GEOGRAPHYCattaraugus County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Machias on the map

THE MACHIAS LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glaciated Low Allegheny Plateau setting.

Machias town has 40.4 square miles of land in Cattaraugus 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

Machias and Cattaraugus County

Machias is associated with Cattaraugus 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.

Cattaraugus County

Machias by land and water

The Census records 0.65 square miles of water within Machias, or 1.6% of its total area. It is 0.5 percentage points higher than the 1.1% recorded for Cattaraugus County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Machias town has 41.3 times the land area of nearby Machias CDP (0.98 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Machias 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 Machias

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

Machias is 1.5 miles northeast of the Machias 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.

Machias 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 MACHIAS

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.3978° N, 78.5069° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Machias ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Cattaraugus

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 Cattaraugus ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Machias 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 Machias.

Machias lies about 1.5 miles northeast of Machias by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Machias in context

NSEWMachias · 1.5 miles1Lime Lake · 2.7 miles2West Valley · 5.1 miles3Franklinville · 5.1 miles4Farmersville · 5.2 miles5Yorkshire · 5.7 miles6OUTER RING: 5.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Machias1.5 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Lime Lake2.7 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    West Valley5.1 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Franklinville5.1 mi · village
  5. 5
    Farmersville5.2 mi · legal town
  6. 6
    Yorkshire5.7 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 Machias
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 Machias?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Cattaraugus County. Machias’s 40.4 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Machias property in Glaciated Low Allegheny Plateau?+

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

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.5 miles northeast of Machias’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 Machias?+

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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