PLSS Converter
Convert Public Land Survey System (PLSS) land descriptions to GPS coordinates for any supported US state. Covers 30+ states and all 37 principal meridians.
Convert Any PLSS Description
Enter any township, range, and section description to get latitude and longitude coordinates instantly. Supports all 30 PLSS states and 37 principal meridians.
Open the converterWhat is the Public Land Survey System?
The Public Land Survey System (PLSS) is the surveying method developed and used in the United States to plat, or divide, real property for sale and settling. Also known as the Rectangular Survey System, it was established by the Land Ordinance of 1785 to survey land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The PLSS divides land into 6-mile-square townships, which are further divided into 36 one-mile-square sections. Each section can be subdivided into quarter sections, quarter-quarter sections, and smaller parcels.
PLSS Format Examples
| Format | Example |
|---|---|
| Township Range Meridian | 6S 19W 5th Meridian |
| Section Township Range Meridian | 4 2N 18E Indian Meridian |
| Quarter Section Township Range | NE 25 5N 30E Mount Diablo Meridian |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | NESW 25 5N 30E Mineral County Nevada |
| Township Range County State | 6S 19W Clark County Arkansas |
PLSS Converter Features
Instant Conversion
Convert PLSS descriptions to latitude/longitude coordinates instantly with our intelligent search.
Batch Processing
Convert thousands of PLSS locations at once with our batch conversion tool.
Interactive Map
View PLSS boundaries on an interactive map with satellite imagery and grid overlays.
Export Options
Download results in CSV, KML, Shapefile, DXF, or GeoJSON formats.
State Converters
Select a state to convert PLSS land descriptions specific to that state's meridian system.
Alabama
Convert Alabama PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Huntsville and St. Stephens Meridians. Accurate township, range, and section lookups for all Alabama counties.
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Convert Alaska PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates across five principal meridians including Copper River, Fairbanks, and Seward. Essential for resource and land management across the state.
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Convert Arizona PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Gila and Salt River Meridian. The standard reference for township, range, and section locations throughout Arizona.
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Convert Arkansas PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Fifth Principal Meridian. Accurate section, township, and range conversions for Arkansas real estate and land use.
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Convert California PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates across the Humboldt, Mount Diablo, and San Bernardino Meridians. The go-to tool for California land surveys and title research.
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Convert Colorado PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Sixth Principal, New Mexico, and Ute Meridians. Trusted by surveyors, landowners, and title professionals across Colorado.
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Convert Florida PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Tallahassee Meridian. Accurate township, range, and section lookups for Florida real estate and environmental work.
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Convert Idaho PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Boise Meridian. The standard reference for all township, range, and section descriptions throughout Idaho.
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Convert Illinois PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates across the Second, Third, and Fourth Principal Meridians. Essential for Illinois agricultural, real estate, and title research.
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Convert Indiana PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the First and Second Principal Meridians. Reliable section, township, and range conversions for Indiana land and title work.
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Convert Iowa PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Fifth Principal Meridian. Fast and accurate township, range, and section lookups for Iowa farmland and real estate.
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Convert Kansas PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Sixth Principal Meridian. Precise section, township, and range conversions for Kansas agricultural and mineral rights work.
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Convert Louisiana PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Louisiana and St. Helena Meridians. Accurate township, range, and section lookups for Louisiana land and title research.
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Convert Michigan PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Michigan Meridian. The standard reference for township, range, and section descriptions across both peninsulas.
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Convert Minnesota PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates across the Fourth and Fifth Principal Meridians. Essential for Minnesota land surveys, agriculture, and timber management.
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Convert Mississippi PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates across five meridians including Choctaw, Chickasaw, and St. Stephens. Comprehensive coverage for all Mississippi counties.
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Convert Missouri PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Fifth Principal Meridian. Accurate section, township, and range conversions for Missouri real estate and land use.
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Convert Montana PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Montana Principal Meridian. Trusted for ranch, mineral rights, and public land surveying across Big Sky Country.
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Convert Nebraska PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Sixth Principal Meridian. Reliable township, range, and section lookups for Nebraska farmland and real estate.
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Convert Nevada PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Mount Diablo Meridian. Accurate section, township, and range conversions for Nevada mining, ranching, and land research.
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Convert New Mexico PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the New Mexico Meridian. Essential for oil, gas, and land management throughout New Mexico.
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Convert North Dakota PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Fifth Principal Meridian. Precise township, range, and section lookups for North Dakota agricultural and energy land.
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Convert Ohio PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the First Principal Meridian. The original baseline for America's rectangular survey system, covering all Ohio sections.
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Convert Oklahoma PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Cimarron and Indian Meridians. Comprehensive coverage for Oklahoma land, mineral rights, and oil lease work.
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Convert Oregon PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Willamette Meridian. Accurate section, township, and range conversions for Oregon forestry, agriculture, and real estate.
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Convert South Dakota PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates across the Fifth Principal, Sixth Principal, and Black Hills Meridians. Essential for South Dakota ranch, crop, and mineral land.
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Convert Utah PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Salt Lake and Uintah Meridians. Reliable section, township, and range conversions for Utah land, mining, and energy leases.
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Convert Washington PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Willamette Meridian. Trusted for timber, agriculture, and real estate surveys throughout Washington State.
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Convert Wisconsin PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Fourth Principal Meridian. Accurate township, range, and section lookups for Wisconsin farmland, timber, and real estate.
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Convert Wyoming PLSS land descriptions to GPS coordinates using the Sixth Principal and Wind River Meridians. The definitive tool for Wyoming ranch, energy, and public land surveying.
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