How To Read Degrees On A Plat Map

How To Read Degrees On A Plat Map. How to read a land survey map. You miss figure the declination from the magnetic bearing shown on the plat by 2 degrees.

An example of bearing and distance might be n 66° 0′ 0″ e 1245.01′. Our compass puts north at 0 degrees. Use a ruler to get the most accurate reading of your plat map.

A map’s scale provides a ratio of map distance to actual distance.

For millimeters, divide the large number on the map scale (i.e. N42w, or 42 degrees west of north; Information relative to roads, lighting, landscaping, natural features, access, soil erosion control, and stormwater management. Now click on the other parcel corners that interest you to see those coordinates.