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Ayr.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley. McConnellsburg lies about 4.8 miles northeast of Ayr by reference-point distance.

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

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Ayr, Pennsylvania · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Ayr, Pennsylvania from above

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THE SETTINGNorthern Shale Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYFulton County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Ayr on the map

THE AYR LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Shale Valleys setting.

Ayr township has 46.3 square miles of land in Fulton County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley.

Long, roughly parallel ridges and valleys follow folded and faulted rock layers. Limestone valleys, sandstone ridges and other geologic contrasts produce varied terrain and numerous regional springs and caves.

Regional context: Ridge and Valley ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Ayr and Fulton County

Ayr is associated with Fulton 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.

Fulton County

Ayr by land and water

The Census records 0.31 square miles of water within Ayr, or 0.7% of its total area. It is 0.5 percentage points higher than the 0.1% recorded for Fulton County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Ayr township has 133.3 times the land area of nearby McConnellsburg borough (0.35 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Ayr 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 Ayr

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

02

Read the Northern Shale Valleys setting

Northern Shale Valleys belongs to Ridge and Valley. Does the parcel follow a valley floor or cross a ridge, and which site-specific water and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond McConnellsburg

McConnellsburg is 4.8 miles northeast of the Ayr 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.

Ayr 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 AYR

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.8695° N, 78.0345° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Ayr ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Fulton

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 Fulton ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Ayr 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

Northern Shale Valleys

Explore the agency mapping behind the Ridge and Valley context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Pennsylvania landowner resources

Pennsylvania DEP GIS

Official environmental mapping, data layers, and property-research tools.

DEP mining maps and records

Access to Pennsylvania underground mine maps and related research databases.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Ayr.

McConnellsburg lies about 4.8 miles northeast of Ayr by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Ayr in context

NSEWMcConnellsburg · 4.8 miles1Belfast · 5.7 miles2Needmore · 6 miles3Warren · 6.3 miles4Thompson · 7.1 miles5Mercersburg · 7.5 miles6OUTER RING: 7.5 MILES
  1. 1
    McConnellsburg4.8 mi · borough
  2. 2
    Belfast5.7 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Needmore6 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Warren6.3 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Thompson7.1 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Mercersburg7.5 mi · borough
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Pennsylvania; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Ayr
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 Ayr?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Fulton County. Ayr’s 46.3 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Ayr property in Northern Shale Valleys?+

No. Northern Shale Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Ayr 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 McConnellsburg as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.8 miles northeast of Ayr’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 Ayr?+

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.

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Your land in Ayr.
Your next chapter.

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