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We have Moved to New Location June 1st. Map Map with Aerial Photo Douglas
County
MN County GIS Contacts |
DOUGLAS
COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS, COUNTY SURVEYOR AND GIS DIVISION
On June 1, 2009 the Douglas County Public Works Department relocated to their new building at 526 Willow Dr., Alexandria, MN 56308. The mission of the County Surveyor’s Office is to maintain, improve, and distribute reliable information about the Public Land Survey and real property boundaries in Douglas County. The mission of the Geographic Information System (GIS) Office is to provide geographically based information to citizens, other governmental units, and County staff, leading to better decision-making.
PARCEL MAPPING INFORMATION PARCEL
INTERACTIVE MAP -
The County’s original GIS parcel database was created for planning
purposes and did not have the means to control the positional accuracy.
Our goal is to improve both the accuracy and accessibility of the parcel
database. The Survey and GIS Division is using Global Positioning System
(GPS) and Coordinate Geometry (COGO) to create a more accurate representation
of the actual parcel boundaries and will continue to work on improving
the accuracy of the parcel database. Please Read HELP Page at least ONCE before clicking the PARCEL INTERACTIVE MAP. PLAT DATABASE – Use this link to find and view recorded subdivision plats. HALF-SECTION MAPS - The Survey and GIS Division is responsible for the traditional Half-Section Mapping of tax parcels. Use this link to view current half-section maps. TOWNSHIP LAND OWNERSHIP MAPS – Use this link to view general land ownership by township. PLATBOOK – Use this link to view land ownership Township Platbook. by township.
LAND SURVEYOR INFORMATION The U.S. General Land Office commenced the survey of the Douglas County area in 1857 and completed the final subdivision of the last of the 20 townships in 1871. Approximately 2,800 Public Land Survey corners were established during this period. These corners are the basis of all land ownership in the county. It is the primary duty of the County Surveyor’s Office to recover, preserve, and maintain the location of those corners for the benefit of all property owners in the county. PLS – View the status of Public Land Survey corners and section subdivisions. PLAT CHECKING - Plat Checking is the examination of all newly submitted Subdivision Plats, Registered Land Surveys, & Condominiums (Common Interest Communities or CIC Plats). Before any plat can be recorded at Douglas County, it must be approved by the County Surveyor for compliance with appropriate statutes and ordinances. View the Plat Checking Ordinance and Checking Manuals.
E-911 ADDRESSING
GIS MAPS SENSITIVE
AREAS MAPS - The
purpose of these maps is to identify environmentally or culturally sensitive
features which serve important ecological or other purposes of Douglas
County. LARGE DOUGLAS COUNTY ROAD MAP - This is a large 34" x 44" map of Douglas County. UNOFFICIAL ZONING MAP - This is an 11" x 17" representation of the Douglas County Zoning Map. 1990 LAND USE/CENSUS 2000 POPULATION DENSITY MAP - This is a 24" x 36" representation of 1990 Land Use and Douglas County Population. CENSUS 2000 POPULATION DENSITY MAP - This is a 24" x 36" representation of Douglas County Population. PRESETTLEMENT VEGETATION MAP - This is a 24" x 36" representation of Douglas County Presettlement Vegetation. |