Township America Guides
Learn how to convert legal land descriptions to GPS coordinates — PLSS sections across 30+ states and Texas Survey System (TXSS) abstracts across all 254 counties — use batch conversion, and integrate with our APIs.
Getting Started
Essential guides for new users to quickly learn Township America's core features.
How to Convert Legal Land Description to GPS Coordinates
Convert legal land descriptions to GPS coordinates instantly across 30 US states. Supports PLSS (Public Land Survey System) with online lookup and map visualization.
PLSS Grid Maps - Interactive US Survey Maps
Interactive maps with PLSS grids for 30 US states. View townships, ranges, sections, and quarter sections with satellite imagery and data layers.
Get Directions to Legal Land Descriptions | PLSS Navigation
Get driving directions to legal land descriptions, quarter sections, and PLSS locations. Navigate to remote well sites, field locations, and rural properties using PLSS coordinates with turn-by-turn instructions.
Learn Land Systems
How PLSS and the Texas Survey System (TXSS) describe US land.
What is a Legal Land Description? Complete Guide to PLSS
Learn what legal land descriptions are and how they work. Understand sections, townships, ranges, and meridians in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
Convert Section Township Range to Lat/Long | Free Tool & Guide
Convert any section, township, and range to latitude and longitude coordinates. Step-by-step instructions plus a free online conversion tool.
Township and Range System: How US Land Is Divided (PLSS Guide)
Township and range explained — how the Public Land Survey System uses 6-mile townships, 36 sections, and quarter sections to describe every parcel across 30 US states. Convert any legal description to GPS coordinates instantly.
How Big Is a Township? PLSS Size, Acres, and Sections
A PLSS township is 6 × 6 miles — 36 square miles, 23,040 acres, divided into 36 one-square-mile sections of 640 acres each. See how every subdivision works down to quarter-quarter sections.
Texas Survey System (TXSS): How Texas Describes Land Without PLSS
Texas is the only US state that never adopted PLSS. Learn how the Texas Survey System (TXSS) describes land using Abstract numbers, Block & Section, and Survey-name conventions across all 254 counties.
Convert Texas Abstract to GPS Coordinates | TXSS Conversion Guide
Convert Texas Abstract, Block & Section, and Survey-name descriptions to latitude and longitude coordinates. Step-by-step guide plus a free online tool that handles all 254 counties.
Texas Abstracts, Blocks, and Surveys: TXSS Reference Guide
Complete reference for the three Texas Survey System (TXSS) description shapes — Abstract, Block & Section, and Survey-name. Covers railroad surveys, Spanish leagues, county coverage, and how acreage varies.
Advanced Features
Powerful tools for batch processing, data export, team collaboration, and saved locations.
Batch Convert Legal Land Descriptions - 5,000+ Records
Convert thousands of legal land descriptions to GPS coordinates and vice versa in seconds. Export to CSV, KML, Shapefile, DXF, or GeoJSON. Perfect for oil & gas, real estate, GIS, and agriculture.
Export to PDF, CSV, KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, and DXF
Download search results, batch conversions, and saved projects in multiple formats. Compatible with Excel, Google Earth, ArcGIS, QGIS, and CAD software.
Projects and Quick Saves - Organize Your Locations
Save legal land descriptions to Quick Saves or organize them into Projects with categories. Export your saved locations and use them with Route Planner.
Township America Mobile App Guide
Download and set up the Township America mobile app for Android and iOS. Search legal land descriptions, view PLSS grid maps, and get turn-by-turn navigation to quarter section locations in the field.
Route Planner - Multi-Stop Route Optimization
Plan optimized multi-stop routes between legal land descriptions. Visit multiple well sites, properties, or field locations in the most efficient order with turn-by-turn directions.
AI Assistant - Ask Questions About Legal Land Descriptions
Use Township America's AI Assistant to convert legal land descriptions, get directions, validate formats, and learn about the PLSS (Public Land Survey System) through natural conversation.
Developers & API
Integrate Township America into your applications with our REST APIs.
Legal Land Description API Integration Guide
Integrate legal land description APIs into your applications. Convert PLSS descriptions to coordinates, add autocomplete search, process batch records, and display survey grid maps. REST API with JSON responses.
Python SDK Quick Start — PLSS Coordinate Conversion in Python
Install the townshipamerica Python package and convert PLSS legal land descriptions to GPS coordinates in four lines of code. Typed responses, sync and async clients.
Python SDK Advanced Patterns — Async, GeoPandas, and Production Workflows
Use the townshipamerica Python SDK with async/await, GeoPandas DataFrames, and production-ready error handling for GIS pipelines and land tech applications.
Google Sheets Add-on — PLSS to GPS Conversion in Spreadsheets
Convert PLSS legal land descriptions to GPS coordinates directly in Google Sheets. Free add-on with 10 conversions/month, unlimited with API key. Batch column conversion, cell formulas, and API key management.
Land Report API Guide
Pull per-tract intelligence — soils, surface and mineral estate, critical habitat, flood zones, elevation, wildfire risk, and Texas survey overlays — for any PLSS section or Texas OTLS abstract via a single REST endpoint.
Account & Settings
Manage your account, subscriptions, and team settings.
Account Management - Subscriptions, Billing, and Settings
Create a Township America account, manage app and API subscriptions, update payment details, access invoices, and configure account settings.
Team Management Guide - Multi-User Accounts
Create organizations, invite team members, and manage roles with Township America's team feature. Centralized billing and access control for businesses.