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Akron.

Its Census reference point is in Erie Gorges, within Erie Drift Plain. Portage Lakes lies about 5 miles south of Akron by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Part of the skyline of Akron, Ohio as seen from the Ohio & Erie Canalway Trail on the north side of Martin Luther King Boulevard (State Route 59) in May 2020.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Part of the skyline of Akron, Ohio as seen from the Ohio & Erie Canalway Trail on the north side of Martin Luther King Boulevard (State Route 59) in May 2020.

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THE SETTINGErie Gorges
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSummit County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Akron on the map

THE AKRON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Erie Gorges setting.

Akron city has 61.9 square miles of land in Summit County. Its Census reference point is in Erie Gorges, within Erie Drift Plain.

Low rounded hills, glacial moraines, kettles and wetland areas define the Erie Drift Plain. Its terrain is more varied than nearby flatter farming regions and less rugged than the unglaciated plateaus.

Regional context: Erie Drift Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Akron and Summit County

Akron is associated with Summit 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.

Summit County

Akron by land and water

The Census records 0.34 square miles of water within Akron, or 0.5% of its total area. It is 1.2 percentage points lower than the 1.7% recorded for Summit County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Akron city has 15.6 times the land area of nearby Portage Lakes CDP (3.96 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Akron 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 Akron

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

02

Read the Erie Gorges setting

Erie Gorges belongs to Erie Drift Plain. What do parcel-specific maps show about moraine slopes, low depressions and the route from road frontage to the land?

03

Check the route, beyond Portage Lakes

Portage Lakes is 5 miles south of the Akron 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.

Akron 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 AKRON

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.0805° N, 81.5214° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Akron ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Akron

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 Akron ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Summit

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 Summit ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Akron 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

Erie Gorges

Explore the agency mapping behind the Erie Drift Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Ohio landowner resources

Ohio water-well locator

ODNR’s overview of its interactive water-well mapping service.

ODNR GIS data portal

Official natural-resource mapping and downloadable geographic datasets.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Akron.

Portage Lakes lies about 5 miles south of Akron by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Akron in context

NSEWPortage Lakes · 5 miles1Sawyerwood · 5.3 miles2Coventry · 5.3 miles3Tallmadge · 5.3 miles4Copley · 5.8 miles5Munroe Falls · 6 miles6OUTER RING: 6 MILES
  1. 1
    Portage Lakes5 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Sawyerwood5.3 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Coventry5.3 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Tallmadge5.3 mi · city
  5. 5
    Copley5.8 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Munroe Falls6 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Ohio; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Akron
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 Akron?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Summit County. Akron’s 61.9 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Akron property in Erie Gorges?+

No. Erie Gorges is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Akron 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 Portage Lakes as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5 miles south of Akron’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 Akron?+

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 Akron.
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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