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Guilford.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys, within Ridge and Valley. Fayetteville lies about 1.9 miles east of Guilford by reference-point distance.

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Photo of eastbound U.S. Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) in Guilford Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Photo taken looking east-southeast between Spring Valley Road / Sunny Side Drive and McDermott Street.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Photo of eastbound U.S. Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) in Guilford Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Photo taken looking east-southeast between Spring Valley Road / Sunny Side Drive and McDermott Street.

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THE SETTINGNorthern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYFranklin County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Guilford on the map

THE GUILFORD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys setting.

Guilford CDP has 1.55 square miles of land in Franklin County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Limestone/Dolomite 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

Guilford and Franklin County

Guilford is associated with Franklin 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.

Franklin County

Guilford by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Guilford, or 0% of its total area. That share is close to Franklin County’s 0.1%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Guilford CDP has 47.5% of the land area of nearby Fayetteville CDP (3.26 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Guilford land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Guilford’s place name from its government

Guilford is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Guilford address as city approval. Franklin County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys setting

Northern Limestone/Dolomite 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 Fayetteville

Fayetteville is 1.9 miles east of the Guilford 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.

Guilford 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 GUILFORD

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.9173° N, 77.5995° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Guilford ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Franklin

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 Franklin ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Guilford data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Northern Limestone/Dolomite 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 Guilford.

Fayetteville lies about 1.9 miles east of Guilford by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Guilford in context

NSEWFayetteville · 1.9 miles1Guilford · 2.3 miles2Chambersburg · 3.1 miles3Greene · 3.1 miles4Scotland · 3.7 miles5Mont Alto · 5.8 miles6OUTER RING: 5.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Fayetteville1.9 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Guilford2.3 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Chambersburg3.1 mi · borough
  4. 4
    Greene3.1 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Scotland3.7 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Mont Alto5.8 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 Guilford
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 Guilford?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Franklin County. Guilford’s 1.55 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Guilford property in Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys?+

No. Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Guilford 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 Fayetteville as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.9 miles east of Guilford’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 Guilford?+

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 Guilford.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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