Gowlagh North is bounded on the north by Ballynamaddoo townland, on the west by Killycrin townland, on the south by Killywaum townland and on the east by Corneen townland. Its chief geographical features are Slieve Rushen mountain on whose western slope it lies, forestry plantations, bogs and a dug well. It is called Gowlagh North to distinguish it from Gowlagh South townland with which it has no connection. Gowlagh North is traversed by minor public roads and rural lanes. The townland covers 140 statute acres.