Summary
These Statewide PLAT Book maps make it easy to see where you are at relative to public and private property boundaries. Easily find public lands and private land owner names. Don't miss another opportunity by not knowing who owns what!
Previously WA_PLAT4GPS.
Map Coverage: Entire State
Map Features:
- Public Lands with Unique Colors (Statewide)
- Landowner Names on each Parcel in Most Counties (excludes Asotin, Jefferson, and Whitman counties)
- Private Property Boundaries
- shows Public and Private Land
- Section Lines and Numbers (T24N R34E 12)
- Topo Lines - 20 ft contour intervals ~ 1:24K Equivalent
- Roads - City, Hwy, & Backroads
- Game Management Unit Boundaries
- Lake Depth Contours - Lake Bathymetry
- Timber Company Lands
- State Land Trusts - DNR
- State Wildlife Areas
- Nature Conservancy
- Private Land
- City and County Owned Land
- National Wildlife Refuges - NWR
- State Parks and State Forestry
- National Parks
- National Forest - US Forest Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Indian Reservations
- Dept. of Defense and Army COE
- Geographic Names (cities, creeks, manmade features, etc)
- Water Data (creeks, rivers, lakes)
- National Forest Trails and Trailheads
- National Forest Wilderness Area Boundaries
Version 12.2
Released on: Apr 24, 2012Changes:
Added Parcel Data in Stevens, Yakima, and Pierce CountiesChanged display of Section Lines to make them lighter
Changed display of GMU boundaries to make them easier to see
Changed the color and line style of the closed roads to clean up the map in areas with many old roads. These roads are now a light gray dashed line instead the thicker white and brown colored line.
Version 12.1
Released on: Mar 29, 2012Changes:
made numerous corrections to public lands data throughout the stateEverybody should update their map to this map.
Error with v12.1 coloring was discovered 4/2/2012 and updated v12.1 file was uploaded to our servers at 12:00 pm. If you downloaded the update before this time, please download again.
Version 12.0 (Released Mar 14, 2012)
Added Grant, Garfield, and Island county Land Owner Name dataupdated public land data statewide
updated private land owner data in most counties
Version 11.0 (Released Jun 30, 2011)
Updated state land ownershipUpdated GMU boundaries to 2011
Added private land ownership in Spokane, Adams, Lewis, Wahkiakum and other counties
Version 10.2 (Released March 14, 2011)
Updated map display to make National Forest Roads, Backroads, and Trails more visible on Oregon, Dakota, Colorado, and Nuvi GPS unitsDisplay is now much cleaner on Nuvi units
Returned elevation values to the Topo lines
made GMU numbers easier to see which GMU you are in
Road and Trail Names and numbers now display more prominently
TRS info now shows on the computer version of the map
Added private land ownership in many areas
GPS Compatibility for SD and microSD Orders
- Must have a Garmin GPS (color screen recommended)
- Unit must have expandable memory capability unless you are purchasing the download version (slot or port for microSD or SD memory card)
- recommended unit - Garmin GPSMAP 62s
- DO NOT send any other map data to the SD card while it is in the unit - you may take the card out and use Mapsource to send any other data. You may send and receive data for waypoints, tracks, and routes to and from your GPS unit's internal memory
Compatible Units (just some of them) - must be a Garmin
A good place to check if your unit is compatible is the Garmin website. Find your unit then click on the 'specs' tab to see if it will 'Accept Data Cards'- All Garmin Montana Series
- All Garmin Oregon Series
- Dakota 20
- Nuvi series
- GPSMAP 60CSx & 60Cx, 62s & 62st
- GPSMAP 76CSx & 76Cx, 78s & 78sc
- Rino 655t, 650, 520HCx & 530HCx
- Astro 320 & 220
- eTrex 20 & 30
- eTrex Legend HCx, Cx
- eTrex Vista HCx, Cx
- eTrex Venture HCx
- All Garmin Colorado Series
- Zumo series
- Street Pilot
- IQUE
- Edge 605 & 705
GPS Compatibility for MapSource/BaseCamp Download Orders
You can download and install the map onto your computer's BaseCamp Software to view the maps on your computer then send the maps to your GPS.
System Requirements (unless you purchase the microSD card)
- Garmin GPS with color screen
- USB cable to connect GPS to computer
- BaseCamp software (free download from Garmin's Website) - or you can use the old version of Garmin's Trip and Waypoint Management Software - MapSource
- Windows PC (OS's - Windows XP SP3 or higher, Vista, Windows )
- Mac Computer (Intel based running OS 10.5.8 or higher. Tiger and PowerPC users should use BaseCamp 2.1.2 available here.)
- HIGH SPEED INTERNET required
- recommended units - Garmin GPSMAP 62s
Compatible Units - must be a Garmin
- All Garmin Montana Series
- All Garmin Oregon Series
- All Garmin Colorado Series
- All Dakota
- GPSMAP 60Cx, 60CSx, 62, 62s, 62st
- GPSMAP 76Cx, 76CSx, 78, 78s, 78sc
- eTrex Legend HCx, Cx
- eTrex Summit HC
- eTrex Venture HC & Cx
- eTrex Vista HCx, Cx
- eTrex 20, 30
- Rino 520HCx, 530HCx, 610, 650, 655t
- Astro 220, 320
- Nuvi series
- Zumo series
- Street Pilot
- IQUE
- Edge 605 & 705
SD vs. Download
2 Ways to Order
1. Pre-Loaded microSD/SD card - Simply plug card into your GPS and go
microSD/SD card Advantages
- Very Easy to use! Simply plug the memory card into the memory card slot on your GPS and go.
- No downloading software and messing with the computer.
- The microSD can also be used to view the map on your computer through Garmin's BaseCamp software (for Advanced Users). View the map on your computer to help find areas to hunt or scout before you hit the ground.
- Some GPS units don't take microSD or SD cards, so you will have to use the download version.
2. Download Version - View Maps on your Computer for trip planning and scouting, then send maps to your GPS or your own SD card
Download Version Advantages
- Download version allows you to view the map on the computer then send the map to a GPS. View the map on your computer to help find areas to hunt or scout before you hit the ground.
- Updating your map is faster. Simply download the new version of the map from our website and install it on your GPS.
- Downloading and installing all the maps and necessary software can be difficult and time-consuming.
- For Advanced Users only
- High Speed Internet required for these large file downloads
- You will be able to see your position relative to public and private land boundaries. For example, if you are on a BLM section, your current location will show up on a yellow background. If you are on private land, your GPS will show your current location on a white background.
- Wherever you go you have a Statewide Ownership and Topo Map compact down to a device that fits in the palm of your hand and weighs less than a pound.
- Easily Compare to your Paper Maps to quickly figure out your location on that Paper Map using section lines and property ownership coloring as a reference.
- The PLAT4GPS map gives you 2 data sources to help you be sure of Property Ownership.
2. Government Owned Lands data that distinguishes government owned lands from private lands by coloring: [BLM, State , Forest Service , private=white, US Fish & Wildlife , National Parks , Indian Reservations, etc.]
Please Note that these 2 data sources may show property boundaries differently in some cases. In most cases the property boundaries the same or less than 20 ft different, but in some cases the boundaries differ by 100 yards or more. In any case, the map will give most users a better idea of where the actual property boundary is than by simply using a paper map alone. By comparing these two data sets and obeying property postings, users can be even more confident that they aren't violating trespassing laws.
The Tax Data is typically more accurate as far as ownership because government tax revenue is at stake. If the Government Owned Lands data shows an area as being government owned, but the Tax Data shows a private land owner's name on the property, trust the Tax Data and assume it is private land until you can verify ownership by talking to a Local Law Enforcement Official or Surveyor.
We concentrate our efforts to providing the most current and accurate property boundaries and ownership available. These maps are for Reference Purposes only. Always obey property postings and use common sense to visually verify boundaries. Data is taken from the most current state and national government agency's land survey data. Because of the data compilation methods used by state agencies and Montana Mapping & GPS, LLC, the data is subject to error. No representation is made or warranty given as to its content or usability. User assumes all risk of use. These data do not constitute a legal survey; when seeking the definitive description of real property, consult the deed recorded at the local county courthouse or official land records in the respective federal or state agencies.
Customer Reviews
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one of the best maps I've found
Review by Ronald -
I'm kind of new to washington and not real sure where land changes owner and with this chip in my gps I look for deers more easy and not fighting a paper map. Thank you this product. (Posted on 10/23/12)Rating
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