Blog · September 28, 2026
Flashlight for a Flag Lot's Narrow Lane
The lane is tight, and the corners are easy to miss.
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Why this comes up
The lane is tight, and the corners are easy to miss. Light the lane edges. The flag strip's width is on the plat, not in the beam.
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 Compact flashlight when that is the job in front of you. Light the lane edges. The flag strip's width is on the plat, not in the beam.
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.
Match the parcel ID on the tax bill before you shop for the field kit.
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.