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Mapping a Metes and Bounds Legal Description

This workshop provides a practical, step-by-step guide to interpreting and mapping metes and bounds legal descriptions using GIS tools. Participants will learn how to identify and translate bearings, distances, and monument references into accurate spatial representations. The session will cover common terminology, techniques for constructing property boundaries from textual descriptions, and methods for addressing ambiguities or missing data. Ideal for GIS technicians, surveyors, and parcel mappers, this workshop emphasizes real-world examples and hands-on exercises to build confidence and accuracy in mapping land boundaries.