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US PLSS Batch Converter
This batch converter will convert batches of
- PLSS Legal Land Descriptions in a CSV file to Latitude and Longitude.
How To Use
- Click "Browse" to select a CSV input file from your hard disk.
- Click "Check" to check your input file for errors and determine the number of conversion credits required. No purchase is require to check your input file for syntax errors.
- When your data is clean and ready for conversion click Becoming a Subscriber and follow the instructions.
- Click "Convert" to convert you data. The conversion output will appear on your screen.
- Use your browser's "Save File As .. " function to save the conversion output back to your hard disk.
Documentation
Definitions
| Aliquot | A portion of a larger whole |
| Baseline |
Runs east and west. The starting line for townships. |
| Meridian |
Runs north and south The starting line for ranges. |
| BLM |
The Bureau of Land Management |
Sample Input Data
001,NE,NW,SE,2,,35,,N,21,,W,MN,,27025
(S2 T35N R21W Minnesota Chisago County)
CSV File Layout
| Input Fields | ||
| Field Number |
Field Name |
Field Description |
| 1 | ID |
A database key used to export and re-import the converted data. Or a line number for tracking and audit purposes. Or left blank. |
| 2 | Q3 |
Aliquot 3: Smallest N,S,E,W,NW,NE,SW,SE |
| 3 | Q2 |
Aliquot 2: Medium N,S,E,W,NW,NE,SW,SE |
| 4 | Q1 | Aliquot 1: Largest N,S,E,W,NW,NE,SW,SE or a BLM lot number. BLM Lot Numbers have been uppercased and have had all spaces and punctuation removed. |
| 5 | Section |
A number from normally from 1 to 36.
However, (in rare instances) there are sections numbered from 1 to 999 and from 1U to 18U. |
| 6 | SectionFraction |
Section Fractions are sometimes used in OR and WA. |
| 7 | Township |
Townships run North and South of the Baseline. Townships number from from 0 to 168. |
| 8 | TownshipFraction |
Township Fractions are sometimes used in AR, AZ, CA, CO,ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY |
| 9 | NorthSouth |
'N' == North 'S' == South |
| 10 | Range |
Ranges run east and west of the Meridian. Ranges number from 0 to 420, although not all numbers are used. |
| 11 | RangeFraction |
Range Fractions are sometimes used in AZ, CA, CO, ID,MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY |
| 12 | EastWest |
'E' == East 'W' == West |
| 13 | State |
A 2 letter State Code A State Code is always required. PLSS State Code List |
| 14 | Meridian |
A 2 digit Meridian Code Either a Meridian Code or a County Code is required. Do not use both. PLSS Meridian Code List |
| 15 | County |
A 5 digit County Code Either a Meridian Code or a County Code is required. Do not use both. PLSS County Code List |
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Additional Output Fields The input fields are returned in the conversion output along with these additional fields which contain the latitude and longitude of the center and the four corners of your land parcel. |
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| 16 | CenterLatitude | Center Latitude |
| 17 | CenterLongitude | Center Longitude |
| 18 | NWLatitude | North West Corner Latitude |
| 19 | NWLongitude | North West Corner Longitude |
| 20 | NELatitude | North East Corner Latitude |
| 21 | NELongitude | North East Corner Longitude |
| 18 | SWLatitude | South West Corner Latitude |
| 19 | SWLongitude | South West Corner Longitude |
| 20 | SELatitude | South East Corner Latitude |
| 21 | SELongitude | South East Corner Longitude |
Notes
If you use a header line with field names, make the first field name ID and the converter will handle the header line correctly.
If you are using Excel on an Apple Computer, save your CSV file in 'Windows' format.
Please run a small batch first to ensure proper operation before converting a large batch.
Check vs. Convert
Check runs a syntax check on your data.
You may do unlimited syntax checking without purchasing credits.
Each input line will be echoed in the output with either an "OK" or an error message at the end.
The second last line will have either of these lines:
Data is,OK Data has,ERRORS
It is highly recommended that you convert only error free batches so you do not need to write code (or manually) weed out the bad conversions in your output file.
The last line will print the number of conversion credits you require.
CREDITS REQUIRED,10
Convert will convert the data and use up credits.
One Credit is used for each line converted.
Only converted lines are billed.
Save Your File
After converting make sure you save your file.
Select File Save As . . from your browser to save your results to your computer's hard drive.
It is highly recommended you try a small batch first.
If you require assistance:
Please phone
1-780-455-7226
or email us at
contact@legallandconverter.com
