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Charles Town.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys, within Ridge and Valley. Ranson lies about 3.2 miles north of Charles Town by reference-point distance.

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The Jefferson County Court House at the intersection of West Virginia State Route 115 (George Street) and West Virginia State Route 51 (Washington Street) in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
A VIEW OF THE AREA

The Jefferson County Court House at the intersection of West Virginia State Route 115 (George Street) and West Virginia State Route 51 (Washington Street) in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia

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THE SETTINGNorthern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJefferson County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Charles Town on the map

THE CHARLES TOWN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys setting.

Charles Town city has 5.87 square miles of land in Jefferson County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys, within Ridge and Valley.

Long, roughly parallel ridges and valleys follow folded and faulted rock layers. Limestone valleys, sandstone ridges and other geologic contrasts produce varied terrain and numerous regional springs and caves.

Regional context: Ridge and Valley ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Charles Town and Jefferson County

Charles Town is associated with Jefferson 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.

Jefferson County

Charles Town by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Charles Town, or 0% of its total area. It is 1.1 percentage points lower than the 1.1% recorded for Jefferson County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Charles Town city has 72.4% of the land area of nearby Ranson corporation (8.1 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Charles Town 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 Charles Town

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

02

Read the Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys setting

Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys belongs to Ridge and Valley. Does the parcel follow a valley floor or cross a ridge, and which site-specific water and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Ranson

Ranson is 3.2 miles north of the Charles Town 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.

Charles Town 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 CHARLES TOWN

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.2640° N, 77.8813° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Charles Town ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Jefferson

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 Jefferson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Charles Town 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 Limestone/Dolomite Valleys

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional West Virginia landowner resources

West Virginia Flood Tool

State-supported interactive flood mapping for property and access review.

WVDEP mapping resources

Official environmental, mining, and natural-resource mapping applications.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Charles Town.

Ranson lies about 3.2 miles north of Charles Town by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Charles Town in context

NSEWRanson · 3.2 miles1Shannondale · 5.2 miles2Middleway · 6 miles3Shenandoah Junction · 6.3 miles4Bolivar · 8.1 miles5Harpers Ferry · 8.6 miles6OUTER RING: 8.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Ranson3.2 mi · corporation
  2. 2
    Shannondale5.2 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Middleway6 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Shenandoah Junction6.3 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Bolivar8.1 mi · town
  6. 6
    Harpers Ferry8.6 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within West Virginia; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Charles Town
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 Charles Town?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jefferson County. Charles Town’s 5.87 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Charles Town property in Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys?+

No. Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Charles Town 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 Ranson as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.2 miles north of Charles Town’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 Charles Town?+

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 Charles Town.
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