How To Read Old Plat Maps. After reading (and printing these directions for future reference), select the link button at the bottom of this page. A plat map, also known as a “plat,” shows you how a tract of land is divided into lots in your county.
Current county maps for iowa can be ordered from the iowa department of transportation. Of the approximately 4,000 iowa maps included in both locations of the state historical society of iowa library, the des moines branch has original plat maps created by the territorial land surveyors. If there is a recorded access or utility easement on the property, it may be shown on the plat (just depends on when the plat was recorded).
The objective is to locate the corners of the rectangular parcel.
This includes the existing home, sheds, detached garages, and fences. For examining, certifying, and recording plats and for recording condominium exhibits larger than 14 inches by 8.5 inches: A site plan package can include: Plats.net is a database of survey plats made from patent records.