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Nelson.

Its Census reference point is in Low Lime Drift Plain, within Erie Drift Plain. Garrettsville lies about 3.3 miles southwest of Nelson by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Nelson, Ohio
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Nelson, Ohio · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Nelson, Ohio from above

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

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THE SETTINGLow Lime Drift Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPortage County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Nelson on the map

THE NELSON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Low Lime Drift Plain setting.

Nelson township has 24.1 square miles of land in Portage County. Its Census reference point is in Low Lime Drift Plain, 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

Nelson and Portage County

Nelson is associated with Portage 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.

Portage County

Nelson by land and water

The Census records 0.18 square miles of water within Nelson, or 0.7% of its total area. It is 2.6 percentage points lower than the 3.3% recorded for Portage County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Nelson township has 9.5 times the land area of nearby Garrettsville village (2.53 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Nelson 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 Nelson

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

02

Read the Low Lime Drift Plain setting

Low Lime Drift Plain 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 Garrettsville

Garrettsville is 3.3 miles southwest of the Nelson 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.

Nelson 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 NELSON

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.3142° N, 81.0434° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Nelson ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Township Of Nelson

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 Township Of Nelson ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Portage

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 Portage ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Nelson 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

Low Lime Drift Plain

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Ohio official sources

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 Nelson.

Garrettsville lies about 3.3 miles southwest of Nelson by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Nelson in context

NSEWGarrettsville · 3.3 miles1Parkman · 4.1 miles2Parkman · 4.7 miles3Southington · 4.9 miles4Windham · 5.2 miles5Hiram · 5.2 miles6OUTER RING: 5.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Garrettsville3.3 mi · village
  2. 2
    Parkman4.1 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Parkman4.7 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Southington4.9 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Windham5.2 mi · village
  6. 6
    Hiram5.2 mi · village
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 purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Nelson
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 Nelson?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Portage County. Nelson’s 24.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Nelson property in Low Lime Drift Plain?+

No. Low Lime Drift Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Nelson 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 Garrettsville as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.3 miles southwest of Nelson’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 Nelson?+

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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