Blog · October 14, 2026 · Ohio
Reading the Heath Plat Map for a lot
A recorded plat shows how land near Newark was divided into lots.
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Buying a lot in a subdivision near Hanover? What you want is the Heath plat map, because the recorded plat shows how the land was divided. Covered here for Heath: where to request a copy, plat versus tax map, and the details that matter to buyers.
The Heath plat map: start here
For a lot in Heath, the deed or parcel record often names the subdivision and plat reference; that makes the request quick.
Pulling up a parcel
Go first to the Licking County parcel viewer; it maps each assessed parcel from Hanover to Buckeye Lake. If you're looking near Granville, put in a street address, an owner's name or a parcel number, then pick the result to center the map on it. Out toward Buckeye Lake, the record panel typically gives the owner of record, assessed acreage, a parcel ID and in many cases the last transfer.
How land is described here
Rural deeds near Granville are often described by metes and bounds, a series of courses and distances from a starting point. Platted lots around Kirkersville usually use lot and block from a recorded plat instead, making them easier to find. Keep the legal description for land near Kirkersville for any title or survey request.
Replats and vacations
Lots near Hanover can be combined or reconfigured by a replat, search the index for replats of the same subdivision; vacated streets or alleys also get recorded.
Before you lean on the lines
The acreage figure is a tax-roll number; just a licensed surveyor sets the real boundary on land around Kirkersville. For a home near Kirkersville, records update in batches, so a deed recorded last month might lag behind.
The paper trail behind a parcel
The map is an index, not the title: recorded deeds, plats and easements for land near Kirkersville sit with the County Recorder. Long-held tracts near Kirkersville may sit on a long string of deeds, so a title company earns its fee on a real sale.
When a parcel crosses a boundary
Licking County touches Coshocton County, Delaware County, Fairfield County, Franklin County, and Knox County, and each of those keeps its own parcel map. Acreage along the edge near Hanover may be split across two assessors' files, so look at the neighboring map as well. For acreage around Buckeye Lake, our state page links every neighboring county map for Ohio.
Land outside a subdivision
Acreage around Buckeye Lake outside a subdivision is often described by metes and bounds or survey description; look for a recorded survey for land near Kirkersville.
Which office to call
Recorded documents for a parcel near Kirkersville are with the County Recorder, usually searchable by name or document number. Zoning, permits and septic questions near Hebron go to planning, building or health offices, and the answer depends on jurisdiction.
Places you'll see on the map
Newark serves as the county seat, where most land records are kept. You'll also find Granville, Hebron, and Buckeye Lake, each with its own cluster of lots. About 183,201 people live in Licking County (Census Bureau estimate, 2023) on some 682 square miles. Licking County was formed in 1808, which matters when you trace an old farm's title.
On site with the map
The parcel map usually runs in a mobile browser, which helps when you're standing on land near Hanover, though signal can drop in rural spots. A printout of the tract near Buckeye Lake is a good backup.
City limits and county records
Heath lies within Licking County, Ohio, which means parcel data comes from the county. If you're looking near Kirkersville, city or town hall handles matters such as zoning, permits and utilities within town limits, and the county still keeps the parcel and deed records. Acreage past the city limits out by Kirkersville usually answers to county rules, not municipal ones.
Two different maps
The Licking County parcel viewer draws parcels for taxes, whereas the plat carries surveyed dimensions.
Reading the plat sheet
Utility or drainage strips on a lot in Heath limit where you can build or fence; check the plat notes and any covenants.
Requesting the plat
In and around Hebron, some counties put plat images online, while others require a visit or a request; small fees are common.
Frequently asked
What do the dashed lines on a plat mean for land near Kirkersville?
In most cases, building on an easement near Granville is generally restricted; ask planning staff if unsure.
What is a lot and block description for land near Hebron?
On ground around Granville, lot and block refer to a numbered lot within a block on a recorded subdivision plat, so pull that plat for dimensions.
How do I get a copy of a plat in Heath?
Good question; recorded plats near Newark are filed with the County Recorder.
Is the Heath plat map the same as the county GIS?
With a lot near Buckeye Lake, a recorded plat is based on a survey, but the GIS map is not.
Is the parcel map a survey near Hanover?
No; boundary questions near Hebron need a licensed surveyor; a survey sets the real corners
Open the official Licking County, OH parcel map See it in the Platbookmapper directory
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.