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These data depict the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) for the state of Montana and are based on Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB) coordinate data. GCDB is the authoritative source for PLSS data. These data are represented in the following feature classes: PLSSTownship is a polygon feature class representing PLSS Townships; PLSSFirstDivision is a polygon feature class representing PLSS Sections; PLSSSecondDivision is a polygon feature class representing PLSS Quarter Quarter Sections; PLSSPoints is a point feature class representing PLSS Corner Points; PLSSSpecialSurvey is a polygon feature class representing special survey areas, which include include but are not limited to, homestead entry surveys, mineral surveys, metes and bounds surveys, and town site surveys; PLSSHistoricSpecialSurvey is a polygon feature class representing historic special survey areas; PLSSHistoricSecondDivision is a polygon feature class representing historic PLSS Quarter Quarter Sections; PLSSLodeSurveys is a polygon feature class representing lode surveys and minor subdivisions; PLSSFullyIntersected is a polygon feature class representing an intersection of all feature classes in the PLSS; Conflicted Areas is a polygon feature class representing known areas of gaps or overlaps between Townships or state boundaries;and PLSSMeanderedWater is a polygon feature class representing meandered water polygons, most commonly riparian areas and lakes, present during the original survey for the state. NOTE: This data is in NAD 1983 (2011) StatePlane Montana FIPS 2500.
This data set was created to provide continuous cadastre data for the state of Montana. 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 need 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.
FGDC Cadastral Subcommittee, BLM Cadastral Survey
Montana State Library
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Helena
MT
59620-1800
US
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Montana
United States
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1977, Countries, Dependencies, Areas of Special Sovereignty, and Their Principal Administrative Divisions (Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 10-3): Washington, DC, National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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U.S. Department of Commerce, 1987, Codes for the Identification of the States, the District of Columbia and the Outlying Areas of the United States, and Associated Areas (FIPS 5-2): Washington, DC, National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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This data is for GIS and mapping purposes and is not intended to support or replace land survey data or the information provided by land survey.
The Montana State Library Geographic Information Services provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.
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PLSS data for the state of Montana was loaded into polygon and point feature classes with standardized attributes.
2014-07-01
A combination of survey grade GPS and air photo interpreted control points were obtained for 25 townships in Teton County and 11 townships in Yellowstone County. The townships were adjusted to match the control points. The townships adjusted in Teton County were in Townships 21 North through 25 North and Range 4 West through Range 1 East. The townships adjusted in Yellowstone County were Ranges 23 and 24 East in Townships 1 North through 4 North, Range 28 East in Townships 2 North and 3 North, and Township 3 North, Range 29 East.
2015-01-07
A combination of survey grade GPS and air photo interpreted control points were obtained for 55 townships on the Fort Belknap Reservation and 104 townships on the Crow Reservation. The townships were adjusted to match the control points. The townships adjusted on the Fort Belknap Reservation were in Townships 24 North through 32 North and Range 20 East through Range 28 East. The townships adjusted on the Crow Reservation were in Townships 9 South through 6N and Ranges 26 East through 38 East.
2015-04-14
A combination of survey grade GPS and air photo interpreted control points were obtained for 21 townships in Park County and 43 townships in Gallatin County. The townships were adjusted to match the control points. The townships adjusted in Park County were in Townships 3 South through 5 North and Ranges 7 East through Range 11 East. The townships adjusted in Gallatin County were in Townships 4 South through 5 North and Ranges 1 West through 6 East.
2015-07-07
A combination of survey grade GPS and aerial photo interpreted control points were obtained for 23 townships in Park County, 6 townships in Gallatin County, 3 townships in Sweetgrass County, 30 townships in Carbon County, 1 township in Stillwater County, 6 townships in Yellowstone County, 3 townships in Big Horn County, 11 townships in Fallon County, 26 townships in Wibaux County, 8 townships in Dawson County, 64 townships in Richland County, 7 townships in McCone County, 63 townships in Roosevelt County, 5 townships in Valley County, 50 townships in Sheridan County, and 33 townships in Daniels, for a total of 339 townships. The townships were adjusted to match the control points.
2016-03-01
A combination of survey grade GPS and aerial photo interpreted control points were obtained for 7 townships in Flathead County, 34 townships in Lake County, 45 townships in Missoula County, 6 townships in Powell County, 8 townships in Madison County, 14 townships in Glacier County, 40 townships in Teton County, 43 townships in Toole County, 35 townships in Pondera County, 2 townships in Liberty County, 40 townships in Choteau County, 8 townships in Fergus County, 12 townships in Judith Basin County, 15 townships in Gallatin County, 67 townships in Park County, 5 townships in Sweet Grass County, 2 townships in Stillwater County, 8 townships in Yellowstone County, 13 townships in Carbon County, 10 townships in Big Horn County, 10 townships in Powder River County, 9 townships in Carter County, 3 townships in Valley County, 2 townships in Sheridan County, and 3 townships in Roosevelt County, for a total of 456 townships. The townships were adjusted to match the control points.
2017-10-16
A combination of survey grade GPS and aerial photo interpreted control points were obtained for 5 townships in Big Horn County, 4 townships in Blaine County, 1 township in Carbon County, 2 townships in Cascade County, 2 townships in Custer County, 2 townships in Fergus County, 4 townships in Flathead County, 9 townships in Gallatin County, 2 townships in Garfield County, 2 townships in Glacier County, 40 townships in Lewis and Clark County, 5 townships in Madison County, 4 townships in McCone County, 4 townships in Missoula County, 2 townships in Musselshell County, 24 townships in Park County, 2 townships in Phillips County, 44 townships in Powell County, 6 townships in Richland County, 3 townships in Roosevelt County, 39 townships in Sanders County, 2 townships in Stillwater County, 3 townships in Sweetgrass County, 9 townships in Treasure County, and 9 townships in Yellowstone County, for a total of 240 townships in 25 counties. The townships were adjusted to match the control points. Protracted areas are currently under review.
2018-11-20
A combination of survey grade GPS and aerial photo interpreted control points were obtained for 31 townships in Beaverhead County, 7 townships in Big Horn County, 17 townships in Blaine County, 4 townships in Carbon County, 1 township in Custer County, 16 townships in Daniels County, 2 township in Fergus County, 26 townships in Flathead County, 18 townships in Gallatin County, 2 township in Garfield County, 47 townships in Glacier County, 5 townships in Granite County, 12 townships in Jefferson County, 49 townships in Lake County, 12 townships in Lewis and Clark County, 4 townships in Lincoln County, 109 townships in Madison County, 20 townships in McCone County, 9 townships in Mineral County, 50 townships in Missoula County, 67 townships in Park County, 2 townships in Phillips County, 12 townships in Pondera County, 6 townships in Powell County, 10 townships in Ravalli County, 20 townships in Richland County, 35 township in Rosebud County, 62 townships in Roosevelt County, 58 townships in Sanders County, 26 townships in Sheridan County, 5 townships in Silver Bow County, 4 townships in Stillwater County, 7 townships in Sweet Grass County, 53 townships in Valley County, for a total of 697 townships. The townships were adjusted to match the control points.
2021-05-25
A combination of survey grade GPS and aerial photo interpreted control points were obtained for 17 townships in Beaverhead County, 4 townships in Broadwater County, 8 townships in Carbon County, 14 townships in Cascade County, 13 townships in Deer Lodge County, 8 townships in Flathead County, 13 townships in Gallatin County, 88 townships in Glacier County, 43 townships in Granite County, 2 townships in Judith Basin County, 16 townships in Lewis and Clark County, 4 townships in Madison County, 20 townships in McCone County, 12 townships in Meagher County, 6 townships in Missoula County, 5 townships in Park County, 2 townships in Phillips County, 36 townships in Pondera County, 5 townships in Powell County, 11 townships in Prairie County, 91 townships in Ravalli County, 2 townships in Silver Bow County, 2 townships in Stillwater County, 5 townships in Sweet Grass County, 11 townships in Teton County, 7 townships in Toole County, for a total of 342 townships. The townships were adjusted to match the control points.
2023-10-19
A combination of survey grade GPS and aerial photo interpreted control points were obtained for 2 townships in Broadwater County, 1 township in Carbon County, 31 townships in Cascade County, 1 township in Chouteau County, 21 townships in Daniels County, 12 townships in Dawson County, 19 townships in Flathead County, 7 townships in Garfield County, 10 townships in Lake County, 4 townships in Lincoln County, 77 townships in McCone County, 1 township in Mineral County, 2 townships in Missoula County, 1 township in Powell County, 8 townships in Prairie County, 15 townships in Richland County, 63 townships in Roosevelt County, 9 townships in Sanders County, 26 townships in Sheridan County, 2 townships in Teton County, 65 townships in Valley County, 1 township in Yellowstone County for a total of 281 townships. The townships were adjusted to match the control points.
2025-02-10
A combination of survey grade GPS and aerial photo interpreted control points were obtained for 2 townships in Beaverhead County, 48 townships in Blaine County, 4 townships in Broadwater County, 18 townships in Carbon County, 6 townships in Cascade County, 6 townships in Deer Lodge, 4 townships in Flathead County, 12 townships in Golden Valley, 5 townships in Granite County, 8 townships in Hill County, 14 townships in Jefferson County, 3 townships in Lake County, 27 townships in Lewis and Clark County, 7 townships in Meagher County, 4 townships in Phillips County, 2 townships in Powell County, 2 townhips in Silver Bow County, 46 townships in Stillwater County, 7 townships in Sweet Grass County, 12 townships in Yellowstone County for a total of 237 townships. The townships were adjusted to match the control points.
2026-03-19
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