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davidm.me
02-13-09, 04:31 PM
I have a map of my property (I think its called a cadastral block map, at least that's what googling late at night led me to believe). The map has the dimensions of the perimeter, and lots of numbers scattered - seemingly randomly -over the area, the numbers range from 758.75 in the bottom left to 779.92 at the top right corner of the map.
Can anyone tell me how to interpret these numbers and how I can locate the physical boundaries on the ground or how to locate a starting point on the ground from where to start measuring.
Thanks for any help
Can anyone tell me how to interpret these numbers and how I can locate the physical boundaries on the ground or how to locate a starting point on the ground from where to start measuring.
Thanks for any help
doobiess
02-13-09, 05:44 PM
pretty sure you need a surveying team to mark your yard for you. Assuming your putting up a fence.
Concretemasonry
02-13-09, 07:46 PM
The numbers you are looking at could possibly be the elevation above some datum. Look at the legend on the play you found and what they may mean.
You could have a lot that have an elevation difference of 20'. 770 or so is big dimension for an individual lot.
If you get a real property plat, it would show the length of the property lines and the angles between them. You might be lucky to find the corners (usually, but not always iron pins). One of the problems is that they can be disturbed or moved during the property development of your property or adjacent property and may be meaningless.
Even with this, only a surveyor can determine the real corners and property lines.
If you are filling or building a fence it could be costly if you do not know where your property is.
If you are putting in a fence make sure it is on your property unless you have a good written agreement with your neighbor/neighbors (who will own a part of the fence). If it is all on your property, it is your responsibility for design, code compliance, maintenance, but you can remove it if you choose.
Dick
You could have a lot that have an elevation difference of 20'. 770 or so is big dimension for an individual lot.
If you get a real property plat, it would show the length of the property lines and the angles between them. You might be lucky to find the corners (usually, but not always iron pins). One of the problems is that they can be disturbed or moved during the property development of your property or adjacent property and may be meaningless.
Even with this, only a surveyor can determine the real corners and property lines.
If you are filling or building a fence it could be costly if you do not know where your property is.
If you are putting in a fence make sure it is on your property unless you have a good written agreement with your neighbor/neighbors (who will own a part of the fence). If it is all on your property, it is your responsibility for design, code compliance, maintenance, but you can remove it if you choose.
Dick