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Jacksonville.

Its Census reference point is in Tertiary Uplands, within South Central Plains. Gallatin lies about 7.9 miles southeast of Jacksonville by reference-point distance.

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

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A VIEW OF THE AREA

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THE SETTINGTertiary Uplands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCherokee County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Jacksonville on the map

THE JACKSONVILLE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Tertiary Uplands setting.

Jacksonville city has 15.1 square miles of land in Cherokee County. Its Census reference point is in Tertiary Uplands, within South Central Plains.

The Piney Woods occupy irregular plains at the western edge of the southern forest belt. Pine and hardwood landscapes alternate with wider river corridors such as the Red River valley.

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

Jacksonville and Cherokee County

Jacksonville is associated with Cherokee 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.

Cherokee County

Jacksonville by land and water

The Census records 1.98 square miles of water within Jacksonville, or 11.6% of its total area. It is 10.7 percentage points higher than the 0.9% recorded for Cherokee County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Jacksonville city has 3.3 times the land area of nearby Gallatin city (4.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville

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

02

Read the Tertiary Uplands setting

Tertiary Uplands belongs to South Central Plains. Does the tract lie on wooded upland or a river bottom, and are timber, survey and road-access records available?

03

Check the route, beyond Gallatin

Gallatin is 7.9 miles southeast of the Jacksonville 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.

Jacksonville 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 JACKSONVILLE

USGS National Map

Begin at 31.9595° N, 95.2657° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Jacksonville ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Jacksonville

Use this municipal 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 City Of Jacksonville ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Cherokee

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 Cherokee ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Jacksonville 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

Tertiary Uplands

Explore the agency mapping behind the South Central 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 Jacksonville.

Gallatin lies about 7.9 miles southeast of Jacksonville by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Jacksonville in context

NSEWGallatin · 7.9 miles1New Summerfield · 9 miles2Cuney · 10.3 miles3Bullard · 13.1 miles4Rusk · 13.1 miles5Neches · 14.3 miles6OUTER RING: 14.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Gallatin7.9 mi · city
  2. 2
    New Summerfield9 mi · city
  3. 3
    Cuney10.3 mi · town
  4. 4
    Bullard13.1 mi · town
  5. 5
    Rusk13.1 mi · city
  6. 6
    Neches14.3 mi · census-designated place
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 Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Cherokee County. Jacksonville’s 15.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Jacksonville property in Tertiary Uplands?+

No. Tertiary Uplands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Jacksonville 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 Gallatin as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 7.9 miles southeast of Jacksonville’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 Jacksonville?+

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 Jacksonville.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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