In Wisconsin, PLSS surveys began in the 1830s and took several decades to complete. The system was set up by the federal government in the late 18th century as a way to partition federal lands and convey them to private ownership. PLSS is the foundation for property descriptions in Wisconsin and many other states. The PLSS Locator app, developed by SCO staffer Hayden Elza, allows anyone to get this information easily whenever it is needed.įor readers unfamiliar with the PLSS network, more information can be found on our website here. You can click directly on the map to identify the location you are interested in, or you can enter latitude-longitude coordinates, a street address, a county, or a city, village or town name.Īt the SCO we often receive requests for PLSS location information from individuals investigating land ownership issues, filling out permits, or conducting research. Our new PLSS Locator app lets you determine the township, range, section, quarter-section, and quarter-quarter-section for any location in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Mapping Bulletin PDF Archives (1975 – 2003)ĭo you need to know where you are in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) network? If so, we have an app for you!.Searchable Online News Archives (2003 – Present).
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