Blog · September 28, 2026
Paper Map Plus GPS
Batteries die. Paper does not.
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Why this comes up
Batteries die. Paper does not. Print the parcel view before you leave, and keep the GPS as the second copy.
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. Print the parcel view before you leave, and keep the GPS as the second copy.
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.
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.