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Dorrance.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley. Slocum lies about 3.3 miles northwest of Dorrance by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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

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

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Land around Dorrance, Pennsylvania from above

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THE SETTINGNorthern Shale Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLuzerne County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Dorrance on the map

THE DORRANCE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Shale Valleys setting.

Dorrance township has 24.1 square miles of land in Luzerne 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

Dorrance and Luzerne County

Dorrance is associated with Luzerne 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.

Luzerne County

Dorrance by land and water

The Census records 0.17 square miles of water within Dorrance, or 0.7% of its total area. It is 1.1 percentage points lower than the 1.8% recorded for Luzerne County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Dorrance township has 2.3 times the land area of nearby Slocum township (10.4 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Dorrance 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 Dorrance

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Dorrance. Check the Luzerne 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 Slocum

Slocum is 3.3 miles northwest of the Dorrance 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.

Dorrance 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 DORRANCE

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.1070° N, 75.9919° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Dorrance ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Luzerne

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 Luzerne ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Dorrance 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 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 Dorrance.

Slocum lies about 3.3 miles northwest of Dorrance by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Dorrance in context

NSEWSlocum · 3.3 miles1Nuangola · 3.6 miles2Butler · 4.9 miles3Mountain Top · 5 miles4Wright · 5 miles5Rice · 5.1 miles6OUTER RING: 5.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Slocum3.3 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Nuangola3.6 mi · borough
  3. 3
    Butler4.9 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Mountain Top5 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Wright5 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Rice5.1 mi · legal township
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 Dorrance
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 Dorrance?+

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

Is every Dorrance property in Northern Shale Valleys?+

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

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

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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