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Hector.

Its Census reference point is in Glaciated High Allegheny Plateau, within North Central Appalachians. Ulysses lies about 5.1 miles northwest of Hector by reference-point distance.

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

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

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Land around Hector, Pennsylvania from above

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THE SETTINGGlaciated High Allegheny Plateau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPotter County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Hector on the map

THE HECTOR LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glaciated High Allegheny Plateau setting.

Hector township has 41.1 square miles of land in Potter County. Its Census reference point is in Glaciated High Allegheny Plateau, within North Central Appalachians.

Forest-covered plateau surfaces, high hills and low mountains are underlain by layered sedimentary rocks. Most of this region escaped continental glaciation, leaving deeply cut upland terrain.

Regional context: North Central Appalachians ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Hector and Potter County

Hector is associated with Potter 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.

Potter County

Hector by land and water

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

For scale, Hector township has 10.1 times the land area of nearby Ulysses borough (4.05 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Hector 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 Hector

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

02

Read the Glaciated High Allegheny Plateau setting

Glaciated High Allegheny Plateau belongs to North Central Appalachians. Is the property mainly plateau top or valley slope, and do existing access records identify road and stream crossings?

03

Check the route, beyond Ulysses

Ulysses is 5.1 miles northwest of the Hector 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.

Hector 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 HECTOR

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.8573° N, 77.6777° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Hector ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Potter

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 Potter ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Hector 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

Glaciated High Allegheny Plateau

Explore the agency mapping behind the North Central Appalachians 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 Hector.

Ulysses lies about 5.1 miles northwest of Hector by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Hector in context

NSEWUlysses · 5.1 miles1Ulysses · 5.5 miles2Pike · 5.8 miles3Harrison · 7 miles4Clymer · 7.2 miles5Sabinsville · 7.7 miles6OUTER RING: 7.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Ulysses5.1 mi · borough
  2. 2
    Ulysses5.5 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Pike5.8 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Harrison7 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Clymer7.2 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Sabinsville7.7 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 Hector
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 Hector?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Potter County. Hector’s 41.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Hector property in Glaciated High Allegheny Plateau?+

No. Glaciated High Allegheny Plateau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Hector 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 Ulysses as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.1 miles northwest of Hector’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 Hector?+

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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