Blog · September 27, 2026
What Is a Plat Cabinet and Slide
Cabinet and slide is a filing system that stores large sheets flat, each slide holding one plat.
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A deed may say 'Cabinet C, Slide 142' instead of a book and page. That is still a complete citation.
On the recorded sheet
Ask the recorder for that cabinet and slide. Do not convert it to a page number on your own.
The mix-up to avoid
Digital images are often indexed by the same cabinet and slide, so the old citation still works.
Find the county map
Open Platbookmapper and pick the county that taxes the land. Use that viewer to get the parcel ID, then match it to the recorded plat if you need the easements and lot numbers.
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.