Ohio · FIPS 39001 · County seat: West Union
Adams County, OH GIS & Parcel Viewer
Looking for lot lines or a parcel number in Adams County, OH? The quickest route is the Adams County Beacon site, the county parcel map we keep on file for this county. We link straight to it and add a few tips for getting around.
Open the Adams County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Adams County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | West Union |
| Population | 27,521 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 584 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 39001 |
Who runs this map
Adams County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. As of our October 2026 test, anyone could open it without signing in or paying.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Press the button above to open Beacon, the Schneider Geospatial parcel platform this county uses. Accept the usage terms if asked.
- Search by address, owner or parcel number, or zoom in and click a lot.
- From a parcel's pop-up, open the full record to see values, sales or building data where the county shares them.
- Switch layers on or off to compare parcels with aerials, zoning or other overlays.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
The county in brief
Adams County had an estimated 27,521 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 584 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 47 people per square mile. By population it ranks 77th of 88 counties in Ohio. Its county seat is West Union.
Counties next to Adams County
Parcels close to the edge of Adams County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
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A note on accuracy
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.