Polk County Survey Statistics
Polk County Wisconsin encompasses an area of 956 square miles with over 3,100 PLSS corners. Since the modern remonumentation program started in Polk County in the 1970s, over 92% (2,852) of these corners have been restored and have a restoration sheet on file in the County Land Information Office. PLSS Corner Status map 
Since 1997, when the County acquired survey grade GPS equipment, over 2,580 (83%) of the corners have been mapped using GPS techniques. The corner mapping program has enabled the County to produce accurate parcel maps in approximately 68% of the County to date.
Parcel Mapping Status
Parcel Mapping
Parcel mapping is created by using the best available information on record which may include recorded deed descriptions, plats, certified survey maps, and maps of survey. Using Coordinate Geometry, a method of defining geometric features through the input of bearing and distance measurements, we can accurately map together parcel ownership of land throughout Polk County.
Introduction to the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)
Land Description Principles
SEARCH FOR SURVEYS
Recorded and non-recorded surveys and survey-related information indexed by Section, Town, and Range filed at the Polk County Register of Deeds or Land Information Department's.
SEARCH FOR PLSS TIE SHEETS
Please use the Polk County Interactive GIS Map - WebGUIDE site to search for PLSS Tie Sheets. Once you have entered the site click the Select a Department tab and choose Surveyor. Next, click on Search and click on the Tie-Sheets Tab. You can search by Section-Town-Range or by typing the 11 digit Wisconsin Corner Point Identification Number.
The Wisconsin Corner Point Identification System document explains the statewide numbering system.
You can also use the interactive map tools on the top of the screen to zoom-in to a PLSS corner of your interest and select that PLSS corner using the   tool to view that tie sheet.
Please note in order to select a PLSS corner on the map the PLSS Corners map layer must be highlighted on the right side of the screen.
Please note that not all of the tie sheets may be available at this time online. Please contact the County Surveyor to obtain information on missing tie sheets.
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