Blog · September 28, 2026
Flashlight for a Cul-de-Sac Lot Walk
Front corners on a bulb are easy to confuse with the curb.
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Why this comes up
Front corners on a bulb are easy to confuse with the curb. The right-of-way and the lot corner are different points. Light the monument, not just the concrete.
What to check on the map first
County GIS lines are assessment maps. They are not a survey, and a product will not redraw them.
Open Platbookmapper and choose the state. The directory sends you to the county viewer. Match the parcel ID before you trust a pin on an aerial photo.
A tool that matches the job
Shop the Flashlight when that is the job in front of you. The right-of-way and the lot corner are different points. Light the monument, not just the concrete.
The limit
A flashlight or a laser measure helps you look. Neither one is a survey, and a bright beam does not move the line.
If the line is the real question, call a surveyor. The gear will not answer it.
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.