Blog · September 28, 2026
Headlamp for Reading a Plat in the Field
Paper plats are easier to read with both hands free.
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Why this comes up
Paper plats are easier to read with both hands free. Wear the lamp. Keep the plat in a sleeve. The lamp does not interpret the bearing.
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 Rechargeable headlamp when that is the job in front of you. Wear the lamp. Keep the plat in a sleeve. The lamp does not interpret the bearing.
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.