Someone pulls up an online map. They zoom in on their property, screenshot the boundary lines and tell their contractor that’s where the fence goes. Three months later, they’re in a legal dispute with their neighbor. This happens more than most people realize. Online mapping tools have gotten better. But better doesn’t mean legally valid. A licensed surveyor does things no app ever will, and the difference matters long before a shovel hits the ground. What Online Maps Actually Show You Online mapping tools and county parcel portals pull data from public records and satellite imagery. That data can … Continue reading →