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Colwyn.

Its Census reference point is in Delaware River Terraces and Uplands, within Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain. Darby lies about 0.8 miles northwest of Colwyn by reference-point distance.

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

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The Colwyn School (elementary) in Colwyn, Pennsylvania
A VIEW OF THE AREA

The Colwyn School (elementary) in Colwyn, Pennsylvania

Photo & credit
THE SETTINGDelaware River Terraces and Uplands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYDelaware County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Colwyn on the map

THE COLWYN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Delaware River Terraces and Uplands setting.

Colwyn borough has 0.26 square miles of land in Delaware County. Its Census reference point is in Delaware River Terraces and Uplands, within Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain.

Low coastal plains contain terraces, estuaries, marshes and barrier islands. Unconsolidated sediments underlie this varied coastal setting, with forest patterns changing near streams and low-lying areas.

Regional context: Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Colwyn and Delaware County

Colwyn is associated with Delaware 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.

Delaware County

Colwyn by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Colwyn, or 0% of its total area. It is 3.6 percentage points lower than the 3.6% recorded for Delaware County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Colwyn borough has 30.6% of the land area of nearby Darby borough (0.84 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Colwyn 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 Colwyn

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

02

Read the Delaware River Terraces and Uplands setting

Delaware River Terraces and Uplands belongs to Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain. Where is the parcel relative to a terrace, estuary or coastal lowland, and which current elevation and drainage records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Darby

Darby is 0.8 miles northwest of the Colwyn 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.

Colwyn 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 COLWYN

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.9118° N, 75.2531° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Colwyn ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Borough Of Colwyn

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 Borough Of Colwyn ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Delaware

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 Delaware ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Colwyn data

View Census information selected by this borough’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Delaware River Terraces and Uplands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain 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 Colwyn.

Darby lies about 0.8 miles northwest of Colwyn by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Colwyn in context

NSEWDarby · 0.8 miles1Sharon Hill · 0.8 miles2Collingdale · 1.3 miles3Darby · 1.3 miles4Yeadon · 1.4 miles5Aldan · 2 miles6OUTER RING: 2 MILES
  1. 1
    Darby0.8 mi · borough
  2. 2
    Sharon Hill0.8 mi · borough
  3. 3
    Collingdale1.3 mi · borough
  4. 4
    Darby1.3 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Yeadon1.4 mi · borough
  6. 6
    Aldan2 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 Colwyn
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 Colwyn?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Delaware County. Colwyn’s 0.26 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Colwyn property in Delaware River Terraces and Uplands?+

No. Delaware River Terraces and Uplands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Colwyn 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 Darby as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 0.8 miles northwest of Colwyn’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 Colwyn?+

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 Colwyn.
Your next chapter.

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