survey maps: Maps every Land Buyer Needs to Evaluate Rural Properties
- 05/16/10 04:06 PM
Before buying rural land in Alabama, there are several types of maps you should acquire to help you evaluate property to determine its suitability for your needs. 1. Plat Map- Alabama utilizes the Public Land Survey System which divides the state and various counties into townships, ranges, and sections. The plat map further identifies the various landowners of the properties in these geographical divisions. Each township is usually 36 square miles, with a section representing one square mile. Each section is made up of 640 acres. Therefore, the 80 acre tract in the aerial map below is 1/2 mile long and 1/4 … (1 comments)
This blog is hosted by Jonathan Goode, a land agent with AlaLandCo. It is designed to be informative and helpful to buyers, sellers, and anyone interested in land in Alabama.
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