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Franklin.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley. Weissport East lies about 1.8 miles southwest of Franklin 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 Franklin, Pennsylvania
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Franklin, Pennsylvania from above

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THE SETTINGNorthern Shale Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCarbon County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Franklin on the map

THE FRANKLIN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Shale Valleys setting.

Franklin township has 15.2 square miles of land in Carbon 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

Franklin and Carbon County

Franklin is associated with Carbon 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.

Carbon County

Franklin by land and water

The Census records 0.51 square miles of water within Franklin, or 3.3% of its total area. It is 1.7 percentage points higher than the 1.6% recorded for Carbon County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Franklin township has 7.2 times the land area of nearby Weissport East CDP (2.1 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Franklin 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 Franklin

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Franklin. Check the Carbon 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 Weissport East

Weissport East is 1.8 miles southwest of the Franklin 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.

Franklin 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 FRANKLIN

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.8555° N, 75.6637° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Franklin ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Township Of Franklin

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 Franklin ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Carbon

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 Carbon ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Franklin 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 Franklin.

Weissport East lies about 1.8 miles southwest of Franklin by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Franklin in context

NSEWWeissport East · 1.8 miles1Parryville · 2.3 miles2Weissport · 2.7 miles3Towamensing · 3.2 miles4Lehighton · 3.4 miles5Bowmanstown · 3.7 miles6OUTER RING: 3.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Weissport East1.8 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Parryville2.3 mi · borough
  3. 3
    Weissport2.7 mi · borough
  4. 4
    Towamensing3.2 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Lehighton3.4 mi · borough
  6. 6
    Bowmanstown3.7 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 purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Franklin
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 Franklin?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Carbon County. Franklin’s 15.2 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Franklin property in Northern Shale Valleys?+

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

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.8 miles southwest of Franklin’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 Franklin?+

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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