The State of Utah Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Fabric version 1.0 was generated from the Cadastral National Spatial Data Infrastructure (CadNSDI) version 2.0 which are the core or essential elements of cadastral information that provide the framework for building and using cadastral (land records) information nationwide.

The PLSS data within the CadNSDI is typically survey data, control observations and other supplemental measurements, but in some cases survey information has not been completely abstracted or is not available and in these cases non Geographic Coordinate Database (GCDB) information has been used such as digitized maps or data from other sources. In all cases the data steward is identified in the data sets and the metadata records.

The PLSS Fabric is created and maintained through a collaborative partnership between the State of Utah Department of Technology Services, Utah Geospatial Resource Center (UGRC); the State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA), and the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and BLM contractor Premier Data Solutions (Premier) with contributions from the Utah Mapping and Information Partnership (UMIP) through the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Survey Control added to the PLSS Fabric is provided by the BLM Surveyors, County Surveyors, County Contract Surveyors and Private Surveyors throughout the State. Survey Control can be added or viewed using the UGRC PLSS Web Application.

Important Notes for PLSS Fabric Version 2.3

• The Fabric works best with ArcMap 10.4.1. Improvements were made in ArcMap 10.5 in 2017.
• The newest Version 2.3 includes updates from BLM, UGRC and SITLA.
• Continuous updates will be made to the PLSS Fabric and are available for download from this page. Please return frequently to download the latest version of the Fabric with new control added.
• Data for CadNSDI Versions and the GCDB downloadable layers (soon to be Utah PLSS) are published from the fabric which is the production database now.

Comments, questions, compliments, or concerns can be directed to Mike Heagin from UGRC at MHeagin@utah.gov or 385-401-9667, or Sean Fernandez from UGRC at SFernandez@utah.gov or 801-209-9359

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB) is a collection of geographic information representing the United States Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and other official surveys. This version of the GCDB data is published from the Utah PLSS Fabric V2.2; which uses BLM’s official survey records including Cadastral survey plats and field notes supplemented with local survey records and geodetic control information.

Important Notes for CadNSDI GIS Version 2.3

• The Zip file contains the following feature classes as provided by the BLM with no changes made: ConflictedAreas, MeanderedWater, MetadataGlance, PLSSFirstDivision, PLSSIntersected, PLSSPoint, PLSSSecondDivision, PLSSSpecialSurvey, PLSSTownship, SurveySystem.
• The current version CadNSDI_GIS_v2.3, dataset was released December 2020

There are no constraints or warranties with regard to the use of this dataset. This state-wide dataset is maintained by all partners of Utah PLSS Fabric Group.

The geographic coordinates and their associated products are NOT legal land survey records. The coordinates can NOT be used as a substitute for a legal land survey. They can be used for record keeping, mapping, graphics and planning purposes only. No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management for use of the data for purposes not intended by BLM.

Related Resources

• Bureau of Land Management Utah, Cadastral Survey
• Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Subcommittee for Cadastral Education & Training

Questions can be directed to The local BLM office Bureau of Land Management Utah Contacts

The new release of Points_UGRC data layer is now created from the plss_point_gcdb and a “Control” points feature class in the Fabric. The “Control” points are collected tie sheets points submitted to the UGRC that have been used to adjust and improve the PLSS Fabric.

plss_point_agrc is a point dataset that represents the UGRC schema of the GCDB point layer. Which includes a link and Tie Sheet name for each Tie Sheet submitted. We are still (Dec. 2020) redesigning and improving this dataset. Points incorporated into the fabric as Control, will become plss_point_agrc as we move through the data. The layer plss_point_gcdb in the Open SGID and available for download, is the original source for this layer. The plss_point_agrc layer is used in the PLSS Corner Management App.

The download versions is from the current CadNSDI GIS Version 2.3. The latest submitted Tie Sheets may not be included yet, as we work through a backlog of data county by county.

The native spatial reference for this dataset is UTM Zone 12N, NAD83 (0.01 meter x,y coordinate precision; 0.001 mile m coordinate precision). There are no constraints or warranties with regard to the use of this dataset. Users are encouraged to attribute content to UGRC. This statewide dataset is maintained by UGRC in partnership with the BLM and local government. The geographic coordinates and their associated products are NOT legal land survey records. The coordinates can NOT be used as a substitute for a legal land survey. They can be used for record keeping, mapping, graphics and planning purposes only. No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management for use of the data for purposes not intended by BLM.

Related Resources

• Survey Monument Preservation Act of 2015 story map

Comments, questions, compliments, or concerns can be directed to Mike Heagin from UGRC at MHeagin@utah.gov or 385-401-9667, or Sean Fernandez from UGRC at SFernandez@utah.gov or 801-209-9359

PLSSPoint_GCDB is a point dataset that depicts the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) for the State of Utah and are based on Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB) coordinate data. This dataset was created to provide continuous data for the state of Utah. This data is Utah PLSS Fabric Version 2.3 2020 of the Utah GCDB. This data set represents the GIS Version of the Public Land Survey System. Updates are expected annually as horizontal control positions from published sources and global positioning system (GPS) observations are added. The primary source for the data is cadastral survey records housed by the BLM supplemented with local records and geographic control coordinates from states, counties as well as other federal agencies such as the USGS and USFS. The CADNSDI or the Cadastral Publication Data Standard is the cadastral data component of the NSDI. This is the publication guideline for cadastral data that is intended to provide a common format and structure and content for cadastral information that can be made available across jurisdictional boundaries, providing a consistent and uniform cadastral data to meet business needs that includes connections to the source information from the data stewards. The data stewards determine which data are published and should be contacted for any questions on data content or for additional information. The cadastral publication data is data provided by cadastral data producers in a standard form on a regular basis. Cadastral publication data has two primary components, land parcel data and cadastral reference data. It is important to recognize that the publication data are not the same as the operation and maintenance or production data. The production data is structured to optimize maintenance processes, is integrated with internal agency operations and contains much more detail than the publication data. The publication data is a subset of the more complete production data and is reformatted to meet a national standard so data can be integrated across jurisdictional boundaries and be presented in a consistent and standard form nationally.

The native spatial reference for this dataset is UTM Zone 12N, NAD83 (0.01 meter x,y coordinate precision; 0.001 mile m coordinate precision). There are no constraints or warranties with regard to the use of this dataset. Users are encouraged to attribute content to: UDOT.
This statewide dataset is maintained by UGRC in partnership with the BLM and SITLA. The geographic coordinates and their associated products are NOT legal land survey records. The coordinates can NOT be used as a substitute for a legal land survey. They can be used for record keeping, mapping, graphics and planning purposes only. No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management for use of the data for purposes not intended by BLM.

Comments, questions, compliments, or concerns can be directed to Mike Heagin from UGRC at MHeagin@utah.gov or 385-401-9667, or Sean Fernandez from UGRC at SFernandez@utah.gov or 801-209-9359

plss_township_gcdb is a polygon dataset. In the Public Land Survey System, a township refers to a unit of land, nominally 6 miles per side, usually containing 36 sections.This layer is based on Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB) coordinate data. The locations of Public Land Survey System (PLSS) corners, as represented in geographic coordinate pairs, were derived from a variety of source documents, which include U.S. General Land Office and BLM survey plats/notes, as well as survey data obtained from other U.S. Government agencies, private sector survey firms, and local governments. The attributes assigned to PLSS polygons were taken from the BLM's Legal Land Description (LLD) data set, contained within the Legacy Rehost for the year 2000 (LR2000) automated records system. The coordinate data was produced by using control stations of known location, with varying degrees of accuracy, from various sources which include but are not limited to; U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topological quadrangles and other sources, National Geodetic Survey (NGS) and US Coast & Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) Cooperative Base Network (CBN) control, Federal Base Network control (FBN), and Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS), and Global Positioning System (GPS) data, which is then analyzed and adjusted in concert with official survey data for any given geographic area. This data is a useful representation of the geometry and topology of parcels contained within the PLSS, but its application is intended for mapping purposes only. The GCDB data is not a substitute for a legal land survey.

The native spatial reference for this dataset is UTM Zone 12N, NAD83 (0.01 meter x,y coordinate precision; 0.001 mile m coordinate precision). There are no constraints or warranties with regard to the use of this dataset. Users are encouraged to attribute content to UGRC. This statewide dataset is maintained by UGRC in partnership with the BLM and SITLA. The geographic coordinates and their associated products are NOT legal land survey records. The coordinates can NOT be used as a substitute for a legal land survey. They can be used for record keeping, mapping, graphics and planning purposes only. No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management for use of the data for purposes not intended by BLM.

Comments, questions, compliments, or concerns can be directed to Mike Heagin from UGRC at MHeagin@utah.gov or 385-401-9667, or Sean Fernandez from UGRC at SFernandez@utah.gov or 801-209-9359

plss_sections_gcdb is a polygon dataset. Public Land Survey System Townships first divisions (Sections) are normally Public Land Survey System Tracts or Public Land Survey System Sections. This entity is the primary or first subdivisions of a Public Land Survey System Township commonly 1 mile square approximately 640 acres.This layer is based on Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB) coordinate data. The locations of Public Land Survey System (PLSS) corners, as represented in geographic coordinate pairs, were derived from a variety of source documents, which include U.S. General Land Office and BLM survey plats/notes, as well as survey data obtained from other U.S. Government agencies, private sector survey firms, and local governments. The attributes assigned to PLSS polygons were taken from the BLM's Legal Land Description (LLD) data set, contained within the Legacy Rehost for the year 2000 (LR2000) automated records system. The coordinate data was produced by using control stations of known location, with varying degrees of accuracy, from various sources which include but are not limited to; U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topological quadrangles and other sources, National Geodetic Survey (NGS) and US Coast & Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) Cooperative Base Network (CBN) control, Federal Base Network control (FBN), and Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS), and Global Positioning System (GPS) data, which is then analyzed and adjusted in concert with official survey data for any given geographic area. This data is a useful representation of the geometry and topology of parcels contained within the PLSS, but its application is intended for mapping purposes only. The GCDB data is not a substitute for a legal land survey.

The native spatial reference for this dataset is UTM Zone 12N, NAD83 (0.01 meter x,y coordinate precision; 0.001 mile m coordinate precision).< There are no constraints or warranties with regard to the use of this dataset. Users are encouraged to attribute content to UGRC. This statewide dataset is maintained by UGRC in partnership with the BLM and SITLA. The geographic coordinates and their associated products are NOT legal land survey records. The coordinates can NOT be used as a substitute for a legal land survey. They can be used for record keeping, mapping, graphics and planning purposes only. No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management for use of the data for purposes not intended by BLM.

Comments, questions, compliments, or concerns can be directed to Mike Heagin from UGRC at MHeagin@utah.gov or 385-401-9667, or Sean Fernandez from UGRC at SFernandez@utah.gov or 801-209-9359

plss_quarter_sections_gcdb is a polygon dataset. Quarter section data is commonly an aliquot part of a section 160 acres in size. Sections are divided by running straight lines from the fixed quarter section corners to the opposite corresponding quarter section corners, thus creating quarters of a section and defining the center of the section. This data is derived from the PLSSIntersected feature class of the Utah PLSS Fabric GISv2.3 2020. This layer is based on Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB) coordinate data. The locations of Public Land Survey System (PLSS) corners, as represented in geographic coordinate pairs, were derived from a variety of source documents, which include U.S. General Land Office and BLM survey plats/notes, as well as survey data obtained from other U.S. Government agencies, private sector survey firms, and local governments. The attributes assigned to PLSS polygons were taken from the BLM's Legal Land Description (LLD) data set, contained within the Legacy Rehost for the year 2000 (LR2000) automated records system. The coordinate data was produced by using control stations of known location, with varying degrees of accuracy, from various sources which include but are not limited to; U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topological quadrangles and other sources, National Geodetic Survey (NGS) and US Coast & Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) Cooperative Base Network (CBN) control, Federal Base Network control (FBN), and Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS), and Global Positioning System (GPS) data, which is then analyzed and adjusted in concert with official survey data for any given geographic area. This data is a useful representation of the geometry and topology of parcels contained within the PLSS, but its application is intended for mapping purposes only. The GCDB data is not a substitute for a legal land survey.

The native spatial reference for this dataset is UTM Zone 12N, NAD83 (0.01 meter x,y coordinate precision; 0.001 mile m coordinate precision). There are no constraints or warranties with regard to the use of this dataset. Users are encouraged to attribute content to UGRC. This statewide dataset is maintained by UGRC for navigation purposes and because of user's request. The geographic coordinates and their associated products are NOT legal land survey records. The coordinates can NOT be used as a substitute for a legal land survey. They can be used for record keeping, mapping, graphics and planning purposes only. No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management for use of the data for purposes not intended by BLM.

The Quarter Sections are no longer a standard and is now published as a Reference layer by the UGRC. This data is derived from the Intersected layer of the CadNSDI published version of the PLSS, which includes quarter-quarter, sixteenth or government lot division, mineral surveys, and many Unsurveyed areas of the PLSS. Many areas will not have a designated location (NE, NW, SW, SE) in the original data so will not be classified in the Quarter Sections layer.This data is from the Utah PLSS Fabric Version 2.1 2019 of the Utah GCDB . Updated Jan. 15, 2019

Updates were made to Quarter Sections in Utah County to add quarter sections to areas that were not broken down less than the Section level. They were added, using information from points collected by county surveyors, that is in the data and extrapolating information from adjoining sections wherever possible. They are still areas that could not be interpreted well enough and they were left empty, beyond the section level. In the future this data will continue to be carried in this feature class but not incorporated into the official PLSS Fabric.

Comments, questions, compliments, or concerns can be directed to Mike Heagin from UGRC at MHeagin@utah.gov or 385-401-9667, or Sean Fernandez from UGRC at SFernandez@utah.gov or 801-209-9359

plss_quarter_quarter_sections_gcdb is a polygon dataset. Second division (QuarterQuarter) data is commonly an aliquot part of quarter sections but could be a lot or other division. GCDB base attribute data was used to create the second division feature class. Lots were dissolved to the section level. Survey_type: B (aliquot parts less than 40 acres) for geopolitical splits were attributed as Survey_type: A. This data is derived from the PLSS Intersected feature class of the Utah PLSS Fabric GISv2.3 2020. This layer is based on Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB) coordinate data. The locations of Public Land Survey System (PLSS) corners, as represented in geographic coordinate pairs, were derived from a variety of source documents, which include U.S. General Land Office and BLM survey plats/notes, as well as survey data obtained from other U.S. Government agencies, private sector survey firms, and local governments. The attributes assigned to PLSS polygons were taken from the BLM's Legal Land Description (LLD) data set, contained within the Legacy Rehost for the year 2000 (LR2000) automated records system. The coordinate data was produced by using control stations of known location, with varying degrees of accuracy, from various sources which include but are not limited to; U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topological quadrangles and other sources, National Geodetic Survey (NGS) and US Coast & Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) Cooperative Base Network (CBN) control, Federal Base Network control (FBN), and Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS), and Global Positioning System (GPS) data, which is then analyzed and adjusted in concert with official survey data for any given geographic area. This data is a useful representation of the geometry and topology of parcels contained within the PLSS, but its application is intended for mapping purposes only. The GCDB data is not a substitute for a legal land survey.

The native spatial reference for this dataset is UTM Zone 12N, NAD83 (0.01 meter x,y coordinate precision; 0.001 mile m coordinate precision). There are no constraints or warranties with regard to the use of this dataset. Users are encouraged to attribute content to UGRC. This statewide dataset is maintained by UGRC in partnership with the BLM and local government. The geographic coordinates and their associated products are NOT legal land survey records. The coordinates can NOT be used as a substitute for a legal land survey. They can be used for record keeping, mapping, graphics and planning purposes only. No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management for use of the data for purposes not intended by BLM.

Updates were made to Quarter Quarter Sections in Utah County to add quarter-quarter sections to areas that were not broken down less than the Section level. These are labeled as SECDIVTYP = Z and SECDIVTXT = Unsurveyed Unprotracted. They were added, using information from points collected by county surveyors, that is in the data and extrapolating information from adjoining sections wherever possible. They are still areas that could not be interpreted well enough and they were left empty, beyond the section level. In the future this data will continue to be carried in this feature class but not incorporated into the official PLSS Fabric.

Comments, questions, compliments, or concerns can be directed to Mike Heagin from UGRC at MHeagin@utah.gov or 385-401-9667, or Sean Fernandez from UGRC at SFernandez@utah.gov or 801-209-9359