It is bounded on the north and east by Mucklagh townland, on the south by Doon (Tomregan) and Derryginny townlands and on the west by Snugborough townland. Its chief geographical features are some mountain streams, a pond on its border with Snugborough and Slieve Rushen mountain, on whose southern slope it lies, reaching an altitude of 900 feet above sea-level. Gortoorlan is traversed by the N87 road (Ireland) and Preaching House Lane. The townland covers 210 statute acres.