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Dickinson.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Sedimentary and Metasedimentary Ridges, within Blue Ridge. Penn lies about 4.3 miles west of Dickinson by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Dickinson, Pennsylvania
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Dickinson, Pennsylvania from above

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THE SETTINGNorthern Sedimentary and Metasedimentary Ridges
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCumberland County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Dickinson on the map

THE DICKINSON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Sedimentary and Metasedimentary Ridges setting.

Dickinson township has 45.8 square miles of land in Cumberland County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Sedimentary and Metasedimentary Ridges, within Blue Ridge.

Forested ridges, plateaus and high mountains extend through the Blue Ridge. Elevation, rainfall and sheltered coves create marked differences in forest communities across short distances.

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

Dickinson and Cumberland County

Dickinson is associated with Cumberland 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.

Cumberland County

Dickinson by land and water

The Census records 0.22 square miles of water within Dickinson, or 0.5% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 0.9% recorded for Cumberland County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Dickinson township has 1.5 times the land area of nearby Penn township (29.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Dickinson 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 Dickinson

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

02

Read the Northern Sedimentary and Metasedimentary Ridges setting

Northern Sedimentary and Metasedimentary Ridges belongs to Blue Ridge. Which slope and elevation setting contains the tract, and how does the documented access route reach it?

03

Check the route, beyond Penn

Penn is 4.3 miles west of the Dickinson 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.

Dickinson 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 DICKINSON

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.0912° N, 77.2643° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Dickinson ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Township Of Dickinson

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 Dickinson ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Cumberland

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 Cumberland ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Dickinson 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 Sedimentary and Metasedimentary Ridges

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Pennsylvania official sources

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 Dickinson.

Penn lies about 4.3 miles west of Dickinson by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Dickinson in context

NSEWPenn · 4.3 miles1Mount Holly Springs · 4.5 miles2Cooke · 5 miles3Idaville · 5.7 miles4South Middleton · 6 miles5Gardners · 6.6 miles6OUTER RING: 6.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Penn4.3 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Mount Holly Springs4.5 mi · borough
  3. 3
    Cooke5 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Idaville5.7 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    South Middleton6 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Gardners6.6 mi · census-designated place
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 purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Dickinson
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 Dickinson?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Cumberland County. Dickinson’s 45.8 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Dickinson property in Northern Sedimentary and Metasedimentary Ridges?+

No. Northern Sedimentary and Metasedimentary Ridges is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Dickinson 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 Penn as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.3 miles west of Dickinson’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 Dickinson?+

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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