Blog · October 14, 2026 · Mississippi
Washington County Plat Book (Mississippi)
Township atlases, old editions and current owners in Washington County, starting near Leland.
Main page: Washington County, MS GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Washington County facts and neighboring maps).
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A Washington County plat book is the township-by-township atlas farmers, hunters and land buyers around Leland have kept in the truck for generations. This guide covers finding a printed edition for Washington County, Mississippi, and using the free parcel map in the meantime.
What's inside a county plat book
Private publishers compile plat books from county records, so a county edition is a snapshot of who owned land near Metcalfe the year it was printed. It's different from a recorded plat, which is the official survey drawing for a subdivision in Metcalfe filed with the county.
Finding the tract on the Washington County map
There's no separate Washington County parcel site to hunt for; the MARIS Mississippi Statewide Parcels map viewer carries the county's parcels along with the rest of Mississippi. Click any Washington County parcel near Hollandale to open its record: owner, parcel ID and assessed acreage are usually listed. Bookmark our Washington County page too; it tracks the official Mississippi link if it moves and lists the maps around Hollandale.
Finding a printed Washington County plat book
Try the library in Metcalfe or a local historical society for older Washington County editions; libraries sometimes keep past atlases for reference. An old atlas can help trace when a tract close to Greenville split off from a larger farm.
Washington County at a glance
Town lots cluster around Greenville, the county seat, and Hollandale, Leland, Arcola, and Metcalfe. Smaller places such as Elizabeth, Glen Allan, and Stoneville appear on the county map as little clusters of lots. Washington County had an estimated 41,946 people in 2023 (Census Bureau), spread across about 724 square miles. The Washington County map mixes subdivision lots near Arcola with farm and wooded tracts farther out.
The free online alternative
For current ownership, the free MARIS Mississippi Statewide Parcels map viewer beats any printed book: owners update as deeds are processed, and you can click any tract close to Metcalfe. Phone signal can be thin near Stoneville, so save the parcel IDs you need before you head out.
Reading a Washington County atlas page
Many atlases add rural residence listings and road maps, handy on back roads near Stoneville. Acreage printed in a county atlas is approximate; the deed and a boundary survey decide the real figure for a tract close to Metcalfe. Genealogists in Mississippi commonly pair an old Washington County atlas with deed records to follow a farm through the generations.
Making your own atlas of Washington County
Comparing two Washington County editions side by side displays when a farm near Greenville was split or sold. Some buyers print the county parcel map at township scale to carry on back roads near Greenville.
The Washington County economy in brief
Washington County's 2022 business count was 1,045 establishments, with retail trade, health care and social assistance, and other services the largest groups. Agriculture and forestry support services and warehousing and storage make up an above-average share of Washington County businesses, a clue to how land around Greenville gets used.
Near the Washington County line
Near the edge of the county, check the next map over: Chicot County, AR, Bolivar County, Humphreys County, Issaquena County, and Sharkey County all border it. Our Mississippi page links each map neighboring Washington County.
Deeds and plats behind the Washington County map
Deeds and recorded plats for Washington County are filed with the chancery clerk. In Washington County, the chancery clerk is the custodian of land records, from deeds and deeds of trust to plats and liens. Copy the parcel number and legal description from the county record before you request a deed for land near Arcola.
Quick answers for Washington County
Can I use a plat book to track down lot lines near Leland?
It displays approximate ownership blocks; for lines near Leland, use recorded plats and surveys.
Can I buy a new plat book for Washington County, Mississippi?
Editions come and go; inquire at the courthouse, extension office or farm supply stores in Leland.
Should I use the Washington County, Mississippi parcel map instead of a plat book?
For current owners near Arcola, yes; the MARIS Mississippi Statewide Parcels map viewer updates as deeds are processed.
Where can I track down old plat books for Washington County, Mississippi?
Check the library in Leland, local historical groups and estate sales for older Washington County editions.
Is a plat book the same as a recorded plat for a lot in Leland?
No; a lot in Leland answers to its recorded plat, and the county atlas is just a reference.
Open the official Washington County, MS parcel map Washington County 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.