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Cottonwood.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Post Oak Savanna, within East Central Texas Plains. Rosser lies about 3 miles west of Cottonwood by reference-point distance.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Cottonwood, Texas · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Cottonwood, Texas from above

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THE SETTINGNorthern Post Oak Savanna
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYKaufman County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cottonwood on the map

THE COTTONWOOD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Post Oak Savanna setting.

Cottonwood city has 1.44 square miles of land in Kaufman County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Post Oak Savanna, within East Central Texas Plains.

The Post Oak Savanna's irregular plains form a transition between open prairie and the Piney Woods. Post oak, grassland and locally dense clay subsoils are characteristic regional elements.

Regional context: East Central Texas Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Cottonwood and Kaufman County

Cottonwood is associated with Kaufman 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.

Kaufman County

Cottonwood by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Cottonwood, or 0% of its total area. It is 3.3 percentage points lower than the 3.3% recorded for Kaufman County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cottonwood city has 75.5% of the land area of nearby Rosser village (1.91 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood

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

02

Read the Northern Post Oak Savanna setting

Northern Post Oak Savanna belongs to East Central Texas Plains. How do the parcel's open areas, woodland and existing drainage paths relate to its access and intended use?

03

Check the route, beyond Rosser

Rosser is 3 miles west of the Cottonwood 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.

Cottonwood 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 COTTONWOOD

USGS National Map

Begin at 32.4514° N, 96.4004° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cottonwood ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Kaufman

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 Kaufman ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cottonwood data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Northern Post Oak Savanna

Explore the agency mapping behind the East Central Texas Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Texas landowner resources

TWDB data, apps, and maps

Official Texas groundwater, water-supply, and flood-related mapping resources.

TWDB groundwater viewer

State groundwater records and mapped aquifer, well, and management-area context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Cottonwood.

Rosser lies about 3 miles west of Cottonwood by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cottonwood in context

NSEWRosser · 3 miles1Grays Prairie · 3.3 miles2Scurry · 4.3 miles3Oak Grove · 7.4 miles4Bristol · 9.8 miles5Kaufman · 10.1 miles6OUTER RING: 10.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Rosser3 mi · village
  2. 2
    Grays Prairie3.3 mi · village
  3. 3
    Scurry4.3 mi · town
  4. 4
    Oak Grove7.4 mi · town
  5. 5
    Bristol9.8 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Kaufman10.1 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Texas; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Cottonwood
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 Cottonwood?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Kaufman County. Cottonwood’s 1.44 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cottonwood property in Northern Post Oak Savanna?+

No. Northern Post Oak Savanna is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cottonwood 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 Rosser as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3 miles west of Cottonwood’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 Cottonwood?+

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 Cottonwood.
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