Convert township and range to GPS coordinates
Enter a section, township, and range to get latitude and longitude. Supports the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) across 30+ US states.
Capabilities
Convert, map, and export legal land descriptions
Convert PLSS locations one at a time or in bulk, view results on satellite imagery, export to GIS formats, and integrate with our REST API.
Batch Conversion
Convert thousands of legal land descriptions in seconds
Convert thousands of legal land descriptions to latitude and longitude and vice versa in seconds with our efficient batch conversion tool.
Easy API Integration
Integrate our APIs into your applications
Integrate our fast, easy-to-use APIs into your applications to create delightful experiences for your users.
Interactive Maps
High-resolution satellite imagery and topographic maps
Visualize and explore locations with high-resolution satellite imagery and topographic maps using our interactive maps.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
Optimal routes and accurate ETAs
Calculate the optimal route between locations, accurate ETAs, and detailed turn-by-turn directions with our routing functionality.
Simple Pricing
Transparent and cost-effective
Enjoy transparent and cost-effective pricing options that suit your needs and budget. No hidden fees or surprises.
Full support across 30+ PLSS states
Complete coverage of the Public Land Survey System across the western and central United States.
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"During seeding season, every minute counts. Being able to instantly convert legal descriptions to GPS coordinates helps us plan field operations efficiently."
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Simple pricing for every need
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Starter
For occasional use and exploration.
- 100 searches per month
- Street maps
- Measurement tool
- Turn-by-turn directions
- 1 project, 20 quick saves
- AI Assistant: 30 msgs/day, search + directions
Pro
For professionals and consultants.
- Everything in Starter
- Unlimited searches
- HD satellite imagery
- 10 optimized routes/month
- 5 projects, 100 quick saves
- PDF export
- AI Assistant: 200 msgs/day, all tools
Business
For teams and organizations.
- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited batch + CSV upload
- Unlimited projects & quick saves
- All exports (PDF, CSV, KML, SHP, GeoJSON, DXF)
- Team management, RBAC & SSO
- Mobile app
- Priority support, SLA
- AI Assistant: Unlimited, priority response
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a legal land description?
- A legal land description identifies a specific parcel of land using the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). It references a principal meridian, township, range, and section — for example, NE 25 5N 30E Mount Diablo Meridian. This notation pinpoints a 160-acre quarter section in the survey grid.
- How do I convert a legal description to GPS coordinates?
- Use a legal land converter tool like Township America. Enter your section, township, range, and meridian, and the tool will calculate the latitude and longitude coordinates for that location.
- How big is a township?
- A township is 6 miles by 6 miles — 36 square miles or about 23,040 acres. It contains 36 sections, each one square mile (640 acres). Sections are further divided into quarter sections of 160 acres and quarter-quarter sections of 40 acres.
- What states use the township and range system?
- Approximately 30 states use the PLSS township and range system, primarily states west of the Mississippi River plus Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
- What is the difference between metes and bounds and township and range?
- Metes and bounds describes land using physical features and compass directions (common in the original 13 colonies). Township and range uses a rectangular grid of townships, ranges, and sections measured from principal meridians — the system used across 30 states west of the Appalachians.
- How do I read a township and range description?
- A description like NE 25 5N 30E Mount Diablo Meridian means Northeast Quarter, Section 25, Township 5 North, Range 30 East, referenced from the Mount Diablo Meridian. Township indicates the north-south row, Range the east-west column, Section the specific square mile, and the quarter narrows it to 160 acres.
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Convert township, range, and section to GPS coordinates — individually or in bulk. Used by land professionals in oil and gas, surveying, real estate, agriculture, and insurance.
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