What this tracks
This dataset records the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) sections in Nebraska, dividing the state into one-square-mile units for property and land management.
Why it matters to you
If you own rural property in Nebraska, this data helps you confirm your land’s legal description for deeds, surveys, or disputes. Farmers can verify section boundaries when planning irrigation or collaborating with neighbors. Hunters or outdoor enthusiasts can use it to identify public land access points by cross-referencing section numbers with county maps.
How to read this data
SSTTRRD — The full legal description (e.g., “01-01-01E” means Section 1, Township 1 North, Range 1 East).
SECTION — The section number (1–36) within a township (sample: 1).
TOWNSHIP — How many units north of a baseline the township is (sample: 1).
DIRECTION — Whether the range is measured east (“E”) or west (“W”) of a principal meridian (sample: E).
Try it yourself
Look up your property’s legal description on your deed or county assessor’s website, then find its corresponding section in this dataset to see neighboring public land boundaries.