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Thornhurst.

Its Census reference point is in Pocono High Plateau, within North Central Appalachians. Buck lies about 3.4 miles southwest of Thornhurst by reference-point distance.

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

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Thornhurst, Pennsylvania
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Thornhurst, Pennsylvania from above

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THE SETTINGPocono High Plateau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLackawanna County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Thornhurst on the map

THE THORNHURST LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Pocono High Plateau setting.

Thornhurst township has 22.8 square miles of land in Lackawanna County. Its Census reference point is in Pocono High 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

Thornhurst and Lackawanna County

Thornhurst is associated with Lackawanna 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.

Lackawanna County

Thornhurst by land and water

The Census records 0.22 square miles of water within Thornhurst, or 1% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 1.3% recorded for Lackawanna County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Thornhurst township has 1.4 times the land area of nearby Buck township (16.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Thornhurst 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 Thornhurst

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

02

Read the Pocono High Plateau setting

Pocono High 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 Buck

Buck is 3.4 miles southwest of the Thornhurst 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.

Thornhurst 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 THORNHURST

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.2123° N, 75.6127° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Thornhurst ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Township Of Thornhurst

Use this township 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 Township Of Thornhurst ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Lackawanna

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 Lackawanna ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Thornhurst 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

Pocono High Plateau

Explore the agency mapping behind the North Central Appalachians 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 Thornhurst.

Buck lies about 3.4 miles southwest of Thornhurst by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Thornhurst in context

NSEWBuck · 3.4 miles1Clifton · 5 miles2Bear Creek · 5.8 miles3Spring Brook · 6.8 miles4Big Bass Lake · 7.4 miles5Bear Creek Village · 7.6 miles6OUTER RING: 7.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Buck3.4 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Clifton5 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Bear Creek5.8 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Spring Brook6.8 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Big Bass Lake7.4 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Bear Creek Village7.6 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 Thornhurst
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 Thornhurst?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Lackawanna County. Thornhurst’s 22.8 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Thornhurst property in Pocono High Plateau?+

No. Pocono High Plateau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Thornhurst 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 Buck as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.4 miles southwest of Thornhurst’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 Thornhurst?+

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 Thornhurst.
Your next chapter.

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