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Its Census reference point is in Carolina Flatwoods, within Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain. Lake City lies about 3.5 miles south of Scranton by reference-point distance.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Scranton, South Carolina · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Scranton, South Carolina from above

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THE SETTINGCarolina Flatwoods
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYFlorence County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Scranton on the map

THE SCRANTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Carolina Flatwoods setting.

Scranton town has 0.79 square miles of land in Florence County. Its Census reference point is in Carolina Flatwoods, within Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain.

Low coastal plains contain terraces, estuaries, marshes and barrier islands. Unconsolidated sediments underlie this varied coastal setting, with forest patterns changing near streams and low-lying areas.

Regional context: Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Scranton and Florence County

Scranton is associated with Florence 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.

Florence County

Scranton by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Scranton, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.5 percentage points lower than the 0.5% recorded for Florence County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Scranton town has 14.5% of the land area of nearby Lake City city (5.47 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Scranton 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 Scranton

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

02

Read the Carolina Flatwoods setting

Carolina Flatwoods belongs to Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain. Where is the parcel relative to a terrace, estuary or coastal lowland, and which current elevation and drainage records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Lake City

Lake City is 3.5 miles south of the Scranton 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.

Scranton 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 SCRANTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 33.9173° N, 79.7441° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Scranton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Florence

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 Florence ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Scranton data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Carolina Flatwoods

Explore the agency mapping behind the Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional South Carolina landowner resources

SCDES statewide GIS hub

Official environmental mapping and geographic data for South Carolina.

SCDES coastal mapping tools

Official coastal maps, agency contacts, and geographic research tools.

Beachfront jurisdictional lines

Agency information and mapping for South Carolina beachfront locations.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Scranton.

Lake City lies about 3.5 miles south of Scranton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Scranton in context

NSEWLake City · 3.5 miles1Coward · 4.1 miles2Olanta · 10.8 miles3Pamplico · 11.3 miles4Danwood · 12 miles5Turbeville · 15.7 miles6OUTER RING: 15.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Lake City3.5 mi · city
  2. 2
    Coward4.1 mi · town
  3. 3
    Olanta10.8 mi · town
  4. 4
    Pamplico11.3 mi · town
  5. 5
    Danwood12 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Turbeville15.7 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within South Carolina; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Scranton
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 Scranton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Florence County. Scranton’s 0.79 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Scranton property in Carolina Flatwoods?+

No. Carolina Flatwoods is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Scranton 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 Lake City as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.5 miles south of Scranton’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 Scranton?+

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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