Mapping a Non-PLSS Aliquot or a Strip Legal Description - Sept 2025

This workshop provided a practical, step-by-step guide to interpreting and mapping Non-PLSS Aliquot or Strip legal descriptions using GIS tools. Participants learned how to identify the differences between PLSS and non-PLSS aliquot descriptions and the nuances involved in mapping strip legal descriptions. The session covered common terminology, techniques for constructing property boundaries from textual descriptions, and methods for addressing ambiguities or missing data. Ideal for GIS technicians, surveyors, and parcel mappers, this workshop emphasized real-world examples and hands-on exercises to build confidence and accuracy in mapping land boundaries. To quickly proceed to specific topics, use the links below: 00:00:02 - Introduction and Overview 00:00:30 - Topics to Cover 00:01:30 - Understanding Non-PLSS Aliquot Descriptions 00:03:30 - Simplified PLSS Section Breakdown 00:05:00 - Distance Aliquot 00:06:30 - Non-straight Boundary Division 00:09:15 - Split with Offset 00:18:45 - Area-based Parcel Splitting 00:21:45 - Creating a Strip Description 00:29:15 - Advanced Easement Mapping