Blog · September 28, 2026
Marking a Tent Site and a Water Point
Two saved dots make the second trip shorter.
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Why this comes up
Two saved dots make the second trip shorter. Mark the site and the water jug cache. Neither dot is a property corner.
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 Garmin eTrex when that is the job in front of you. Mark the site and the water jug cache. Neither dot is a property corner.
The limit
A handheld GPS gets you back to the truck. It is often several meters off, so it cannot tell you where the legal line is.
Walk the parcel in daylight before you trust a gadget at dusk.
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.