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Highland.

Its Census reference point is in Unglaciated High Allegheny Plateau, within North Central Appalachians. James City lies about 5.1 miles north of Highland by reference-point distance.

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

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

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Land around Highland, Pennsylvania from above

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THE SETTINGUnglaciated High Allegheny Plateau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYElk County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Highland on the map

THE HIGHLAND LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Unglaciated High Allegheny Plateau setting.

Highland township has 86.8 square miles of land in Elk County. Its Census reference point is in Unglaciated 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

Highland and Elk County

Highland is associated with Elk 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.

Elk County

Highland by land and water

The Census records 0.09 square miles of water within Highland, or 0.1% of its total area. It is 0.5 percentage points lower than the 0.6% recorded for Elk County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Highland township has 123.9 times the land area of nearby James City CDP (0.7 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Highland 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 Highland

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

02

Read the Unglaciated High Allegheny Plateau setting

Unglaciated 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 James City

James City is 5.1 miles north of the Highland 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.

Highland 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 HIGHLAND

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.5447° N, 78.8772° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Highland ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Elk

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 Elk ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Highland 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

Unglaciated 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 Highland.

James City lies about 5.1 miles north of Highland by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Highland in context

NSEWJames City · 5.1 miles1Kane · 8.9 miles2Wetmore · 9.1 miles3Wilcox · 10 miles4Spring Creek · 10.1 miles5Ridgway · 10.4 miles6OUTER RING: 10.4 MILES
  1. 1
    James City5.1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Kane8.9 mi · borough
  3. 3
    Wetmore9.1 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Wilcox10 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Spring Creek10.1 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Ridgway10.4 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 Highland
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 Highland?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Elk County. Highland’s 86.8 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Highland property in Unglaciated High Allegheny Plateau?+

No. Unglaciated High Allegheny Plateau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Highland 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 James City as a reference for my land?+

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

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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