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Shippen.

Its Census reference point is in Unglaciated High Allegheny Plateau, within North Central Appalachians. Emporium lies about 4.6 miles east of Shippen by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Shippen, Pennsylvania — THE LAND FROM ABOVE
A closer look at Shippen, Pennsylvania · USDA NAIP aerial photography
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Land around Shippen, Pennsylvania from above
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THE SETTINGUnglaciated High Allegheny Plateau

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCameron County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Shippen on the map

THE SHIPPEN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Unglaciated High Allegheny Plateau setting.

Shippen township has 156.6 square miles of land in Cameron 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

Shippen and Cameron County

Shippen is associated with Cameron 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.

Cameron County

Shippen by land and water

The Census records 0.37 square miles of water within Shippen, or 0.2% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 0.5% recorded for Cameron County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Shippen township has 220.6 times the land area of nearby Emporium borough (0.71 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

PA · legal townshipLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Shippen

41.5008° N, 78.3228° W

11.3 mi east–west extent14.7 mi north–south extent156.6 sq mi of land

2025 Census boundaries · independently fitted local outline. Orientation map, not a parcel survey.

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Shippen

Pennsylvania · 157 sq mi total

Land: 99.8%
Water: 0.2%

Community-wide measurements, not a parcel survey or a flood-risk rating.

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Shippen156.6 sq mi

Emporium0.71 sq mi

Prospect Park0.61 sq mi

Land inside each Census boundary. Areas may overlap; this comparison does not describe lot sizes, prices, or buildable acreage.

The records for your land.

To request an offer for land in Shippen, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Shippen township
Reference point: 41.5008° N, 78.3228° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Shippen 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.

Locate the parcel within Shippen

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

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?

Check the route, beyond Emporium

Emporium is 4.6 miles east of the Shippen 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.

Shippen 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 SHIPPEN

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.5008° N, 78.3228° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Shippen ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Shippen 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 maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Shippen.

Emporium lies about 4.6 miles east of Shippen by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Shippen in context

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 Shippen
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 Shippen?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Cameron County. Shippen’s 156.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Shippen property in Unglaciated High Allegheny Plateau?+

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

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.6 miles east of Shippen’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 Shippen?+

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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Land in theUnglaciated High Allegheny Plateau setting.