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Portland.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Glaciated Limestone Valleys, within Ridge and Valley. Mount Bethel lies about 1.7 miles southwest of Portland by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Portland, Pennsylvania
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Portland, Pennsylvania

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THE SETTINGNorthern Glaciated Limestone Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYNorthampton County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Portland on the map

THE PORTLAND LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Glaciated Limestone Valleys setting.

Portland borough has 0.48 square miles of land in Northampton County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Glaciated Limestone 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

Portland and Northampton County

Portland is associated with Northampton 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.

Northampton County

Portland by land and water

The Census records 0.07 square miles of water within Portland, or 13.3% of its total area. It is 11.3 percentage points higher than the 2% recorded for Northampton County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Portland borough has 38.7% of the land area of nearby Mount Bethel CDP (1.25 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Portland land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Portland

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

02

Read the Northern Glaciated Limestone Valleys setting

Northern Glaciated Limestone 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 Mount Bethel

Mount Bethel is 1.7 miles southwest of the Portland 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.

Portland 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 PORTLAND

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.9221° N, 75.0983° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Portland ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Northampton

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 Northampton ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Portland data

View Census information selected by this borough’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Northern Glaciated Limestone 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 Portland.

Mount Bethel lies about 1.7 miles southwest of Portland by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Portland in context

NSEWMount Bethel · 1.7 miles1Upper Mount Bethel · 2.4 miles2Delaware Water Gap · 3.7 miles3East Bangor · 5.4 miles4Stroudsburg · 6.6 miles5Bangor · 6.9 miles6OUTER RING: 6.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Mount Bethel1.7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Upper Mount Bethel2.4 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Delaware Water Gap3.7 mi · borough
  4. 4
    East Bangor5.4 mi · borough
  5. 5
    Stroudsburg6.6 mi · borough
  6. 6
    Bangor6.9 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 Portland
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 Portland?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Northampton County. Portland’s 0.48 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Portland property in Northern Glaciated Limestone Valleys?+

No. Northern Glaciated Limestone Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Portland 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 Mount Bethel as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.7 miles southwest of Portland’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 Portland?+

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.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Portland.
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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