What is a plat?

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A plat is a map, drawn to scale, showing the divisions of a piece of land. Plats often show surveyed boundaries of individual lots, streets, easements, and other details. These are common in subdivisions, planned communities, and other organized land developments. Plats are recorded in the local land records office (often the county recorder) and become public documents.

Key elements commonly found on a plat include:

• Lot lines and dimensions: Precisely marking the boundaries and measurements of each individual Lot%20line.
• Street names and rights-of-way: Designating public access routes with identified Street%20name.
• Easements: Indicating areas reserved for utilities or other specific uses with the Easement.
• Boundary lines: Showing the complete Boundary%20line of the plat.
• Dimensions: Giving clear Dimension measurements of each lot.
• Public Access: Designating the Public%20Access areas.

Plats are essential for determining property ownership, resolving boundary disputes, and ensuring orderly development. Before purchasing property, it's always advisable to review the relevant plat map.