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Sewanee.

Its Census reference point is in Cumberland Plateau, within Southwestern Appalachians. Monteagle lies about 4.8 miles northeast of Sewanee by reference-point distance.

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

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Larry G · “The Land Buyer”40+ years in real estate

A VIEW OF THE AREA
Business along U.S. Route 41A in Sewanee, Tennessee, United States.
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THE SETTINGCumberland Plateau

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYFranklin County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Sewanee on the map

THE SEWANEE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Cumberland Plateau setting.

Sewanee CDP has 3.89 square miles of land in Franklin County. Its Census reference point is in Cumberland Plateau, within Southwestern Appalachians.

Open low mountains and plateau edges form a landscape of wooded uplands and deeper ravines. Escarpments mark the transition toward both the Ridge and Valley and the Interior Plateau.

Regional context: Southwestern Appalachians ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Sewanee and Franklin County

Sewanee is associated with Franklin 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.

Franklin County

Sewanee by land and water

The Census records 0.02 square miles of water within Sewanee, or 0.5% of its total area. It is 3.2 percentage points lower than the 3.7% recorded for Franklin County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Sewanee CDP has 43% of the land area of nearby Monteagle town (9.04 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

TN · census-designated placeLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Sewanee

35.1979° N, 85.9215° W

2.7 mi east–west extent3.1 mi north–south extent3.89 sq mi of land

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

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Sewanee

Tennessee · 3.91 sq mi total

Land: 99.5%
Water: 0.5%

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

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Sewanee3.89 sq mi

Monteagle9.04 sq mi

Cowan2.11 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.

For a Sewanee review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Sewanee CDP
Reference point: 35.1979° N, 85.9215° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Sewanee land.

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

Separate Sewanee’s place name from its government

Sewanee is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Sewanee address as city approval. Franklin County is the geographic starting point for the records.

Read the Cumberland Plateau setting

Cumberland Plateau belongs to Southwestern Appalachians. Does the acreage include an escarpment, a plateau surface or a ravine, and where is practical road access documented?

Check the route, beyond Monteagle

Monteagle is 4.8 miles northeast of the Sewanee 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.

Sewanee 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 SEWANEE

USGS National Map

Begin at 35.1979° N, 85.9215° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Sewanee ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Franklin

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 Franklin ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Sewanee data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Cumberland Plateau

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southwestern Appalachians context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗

Additional Tennessee landowner resources

TDEC water-resource viewers

State water and septic records, maps, and related research tools.

Tennessee Geological Survey

State geological maps, publications, and information for researching local ground conditions.

FEMA flood maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Sewanee.

Monteagle lies about 4.8 miles northeast of Sewanee by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Sewanee in context

Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Tennessee; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.

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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Sewanee
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 Sewanee?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Franklin County. Sewanee’s 3.89 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Sewanee property in Cumberland Plateau?+

No. Cumberland Plateau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Sewanee 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 Monteagle as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.8 miles northeast of Sewanee’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 Sewanee?+

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 Sewanee.
Your next chapter.

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Sell my land inSewanee.

Land in theCumberland Plateau setting.