Property Location

[cybball]

I recently got permission from a co-worker to hunt their family farm. I know her dad's name and the general area. He's going to draw me a map, but is there a way on-line to look up exactly what piece of property he owns. I want to be sure so that there is no question that I'm on his land.
Thanks for the help.
Jason

 

[Liv4Rut]

It just depends what county, some have them online some don't. I would go to the courthouse and pick up a plat book for 7-8 bucks then you will know for sure, goodluck

 

[image1404]

Yep, Platt Map/Book is the way to go, then you can get all the ground around it too....Cross reference the book with an aerial and you will have a great idea of where the borders are.

 

[dblmainbeam]

FHP Platt books are $30.00. Most court houses will run copies of the townships you want to look at, but the book is very nice to have. Landowners get them for free and I'm guessing they probably have one you could look at.

 

[Woody21]

Some local banks in the area sometimes give them plats out for free if you show interest in borrowing money for ground to buy

 

[JNRBRONC]

I have seen inaccuracies in the plat books (rivers, curved roads, etc. can mess things up). Best bet might be to go to www.google.com map search and get both the road and satellite maps. Let the owner draw in the boundaries. Better safe than facing an unpleasant confrontation with a disgruntled landowner.

 

[cybball]

Thats it exactly. I'm trying to avoid an "unpleasant" encounter. I have a funny feeling people are using it, as the guy is 80 and hasn't been there for years. He used to farm it, but no longer does as he's too old. Sounds like it's overgrown. I haven't seen it yet so I have no idea what I'm in for. I'll hit the courthouse and see if I can get the plat map book, or at least copies of what I need.