It is bounded on the north by Aughrim townland and by the international border with Fermanagh and Northern Ireland, on the east by Annagh townland, on the south by Rakeelan townland and on the west by Mucklagh townland. Its chief geographical features are the Shannon-Erne Waterway which flows north along its eastern boundary, some tree plantations and a foothill of Slieve Rushen mountain reaching to above sea-level. Gortawee is traversed by the regional R205 road (Ireland), Aughrim lane and Featherbed lane. The townland covers 135 statute acres, including of water.