Geometric construction of parcels

To meet the US Public Land Survey System Standards (PLSS)

Background and Objectives

The client is a full service organization specializing in GIS, cadastral / parcel mapping, aerial photography and photogrammetry. The client has been providing comprehensive mapping solutions to the local government and the private sector for over 75 years.

Magnasoft is providing specialized services that involve the geometric construction of parcels to meet the US Public Land Survey System Standards (PLSS). Two different data conversion methods are being adopted, namely head-up & COGO.

Key Aspects of the project

• Conversion of parcels with reference to scanned plats and orthophotos using Head-ups and COGO methods
  
  
• Conversion of sub division plats with reference to bearing values from scanned tax maps
  
  

Tools Used

• Micro Station - Feature Management Tools