Blog · October 14, 2026 · Texas
Archer County Flood Zone Map: checking a property's flood zone
The zone on FEMA's map affects insurance, building and resale near Dads Corner.
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Before an offer near Dundee, pull up the Archer County flood zone map: a mapped flood zone changes insurance, building rules and resale. Covered here for Archer County: locating a parcel on FEMA's map, reading the zone codes, and pairing it with the Archer County parcel viewer.
Getting started with the Archer County flood zone map
For a more interactive look, open the National Flood Hazard Layer viewer, which draws the zones over aerial imagery, for land near Lakeside City included. Vacant ground around Archer City is still easy to locate: search the nearest road and click the spot.
Where the parcel data lives
Begin with the Archer County parcel viewer; it covers each tax parcel in the county, Dads Corner included. If the land is near Holliday, enter a street address, an owner's name or a parcel number, and the viewer zooms to the match. Closer to Megargel, a pop-up or side panel typically gives the owner of record, assessed acreage, the parcel number and sometimes recent sales.
What the zone letters mean
An AE label carries a published BFE, while plain Zone A does not; surveyors near Dads Corner use that number. For land near Mankins, shaded Zone X is moderate risk, between the 1% and 0.2% annual chance floods; plain X, or C on older maps, means minimal mapped risk.
Recorded documents worth pulling
For anything that matters, get the recorded deed through the County Clerk; the viewer just points to it, whether the land is near Holliday or elsewhere in the county. Out toward Scotland, use the document number from the tax record so staff can find the deed fast.
Matching the zone to the lot lines
FEMA doesn't draw property lines, so pair it with the Archer County parcel viewer to confirm you have the right parcel near Mankins.
Money questions tied to the zone
With a lot near Holliday, get the Elevation Certificate if one exists: it records the building's elevation against the base flood. Remodeling a house in a zone near Dundee often needs a floodplain permit; check with the county or town building office before you plan.
Getting answers from the right desk
If the acreage or value on a parcel near Mankins looks off belong with the appraisal district, since that office keeps the assessment data. Questions about what you can build around Windthorst go to planning, building or health offices, depending on whether the land is inside town limits.
Land on the county line
Archer County borders Baylor County, Clay County, Jack County, Throckmorton County, and Wichita County, all with their own assessor records. Ground near Mankins that runs to the line may show up in two county records, so look at the neighboring map as well. Near Windthorst, our state page lists each bordering county map across Texas.
Before you lean on the lines
With a lot near Holliday, listed acreage is an estimate; just a licensed surveyor establishes the real lines on the ground. For a tract near Lakeside City, records update in batches, so a deed recorded last month can take weeks to appear.
What to request from a seller
For a tract near Windthorst, ask the listing agent about past flood claims before closing; an insurance quote early avoids surprises.
Low spots and local drainage
Creeks and ditches near Holliday may not have detailed mapping, so ask neighbors about past flooding. Marshy spots near Mankins can limit building too; the National Wetlands Inventory mapper shows mapped wetlands.
Sections, lots and bearings
Older tracts around Dundee commonly use metes-and-bounds descriptions, which trace the boundary call by call. Town lots near Windthorst are typically described by lot and block, which is simpler to follow. Write down the legal description for the tract near Windthorst for any title or survey request.
Getting your bearings
Archer City holds the county offices, where most land records are kept. Other places on the map include Holliday, Scotland, Lakeside City, and Megargel, where town lots give way to larger tracts. Around 9,029 people live in Archer County (Census estimate, 2023) spread over some 903 square miles. The county was formed in 1880, which matters when you trace an old farm's title, especially near Megargel.
Archer County: common questions
What is the difference between Zone A and AE for land near Mankins?
Short answer: an AE zone has a 1% annual chance of flooding and a base flood elevation, which shapes building rules near Scotland.
What is a base flood elevation around Lakeside City?
For land near Dads Corner, the BFE is printed in AE zones on FEMA's map, and an Elevation Certificate compares the building to it.
How can I tell if a house near Megargel is in a flood zone?
In most cases, FEMA's free map shows the zone for any spot near Archer City, which takes a couple of minutes.
What is a LOMA for land near Lakeside City?
For a home near Megargel, a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) from FEMA can remove a structure on naturally high ground; it starts with an elevation survey.
Can I use the viewer in the field near Archer City?
No app is needed for most county viewers; load it before you lose coverage near Archer City.
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Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.