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Rankin.

Its Census reference point is in Monongahela Transition Zone, within Western Allegheny Plateau. Swissvale lies about 0.5 miles north of Rankin by reference-point distance.

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

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Whitaker Photograph of the Whitaker Memorial which I produced and give away to all — Rankin, Pennsylvania
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Whitaker Photograph of the Whitaker Memorial which I produced and give away to all — Rankin, Pennsylvania

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THE SETTINGMonongahela Transition Zone
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYAllegheny County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Rankin on the map

THE RANKIN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Monongahela Transition Zone setting.

Rankin borough has 0.43 square miles of land in Allegheny County. Its Census reference point is in Monongahela Transition Zone, within Western Allegheny Plateau.

Rounded wooded hills and intervening valleys form an unglaciated plateau landscape. Valley floors contain much of the region's open land, contrasting with its more forested slopes.

Regional context: Western Allegheny Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Rankin and Allegheny County

Rankin is associated with Allegheny 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.

Allegheny County

Rankin by land and water

The Census records 0.07 square miles of water within Rankin, or 14.3% of its total area. It is 12.3 percentage points higher than the 1.9% recorded for Allegheny County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Rankin borough has 35.9% of the land area of nearby Swissvale borough (1.21 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Rankin 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 Rankin

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

02

Read the Monongahela Transition Zone setting

Monongahela Transition Zone belongs to Western Allegheny Plateau. Does the surveyed tract include valley floor, hillside or both, and how does its road access reach each portion?

03

Check the route, beyond Swissvale

Swissvale is 0.5 miles north of the Rankin 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.

Rankin 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 RANKIN

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.4134° N, 79.8838° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Rankin ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Allegheny

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 Allegheny ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Rankin 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

Monongahela Transition Zone

Explore the agency mapping behind the Western Allegheny Plateau 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 Rankin.

Swissvale lies about 0.5 miles north of Rankin by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Rankin in context

NSEWSwissvale · 0.5 miles1Whitaker · 0.9 miles2Braddock · 1.1 miles3Braddock Hills · 1.2 miles4Edgewood · 1.2 miles5Homestead · 1.4 miles6OUTER RING: 1.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Swissvale0.5 mi · borough
  2. 2
    Whitaker0.9 mi · borough
  3. 3
    Braddock1.1 mi · borough
  4. 4
    Braddock Hills1.2 mi · borough
  5. 5
    Edgewood1.2 mi · borough
  6. 6
    Homestead1.4 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 Rankin
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 Rankin?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Allegheny County. Rankin’s 0.43 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Rankin property in Monongahela Transition Zone?+

No. Monongahela Transition Zone is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Rankin 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 Swissvale as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 0.5 miles north of Rankin’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 Rankin?+

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 Rankin.
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