Blog · September 28, 2026
Staying Off the Neighbor's Field While You Camp
The mowed edge is not a survey.
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Why this comes up
The mowed edge is not a survey. Flag the corners you have actually found, and camp between them.
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 Flagging tape when that is the job in front of you. Flag the corners you have actually found, and camp between them.
The limit
Camp inside the parcel, away from a line you have not found. Owning the lot does not override a local burn ban.
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.