Dunmakeever is bounded on the north by Aghatirourke, Gortmaconnell, Legnabrocky, Aghnahoo, Tromogagh and Legg townlands, on the east by Alteen, Bursan and Commas (Kinawley) townlands, on the south by Tonanilt, Tullyminister and Corracleigh townlands and on the west by Tullycrafton, Ardvagh and Tullynacross (Glangevlin) townlands. Its chief geographical features are Cuilcagh Mountain reaching an altitude of 2,200 feet, Dunmakeever Lough, Dunmakeever Lough North, the Owenmore River (County Cavan) and several waterfalls. Dunmakeever is traversed by the R200 road from Ballinamore to Glangevlin and some minor lanes. The townland covers an area of 1,233 statute acres.