PLSS🇺🇸 United States
PLSS land descriptions in Nebraska
Nebraska is a PLSS state surveyed from the Sixth Principal Meridian, using section, township and range descriptions across the state.
What to know about Nebraska
- Nebraska township numbers count from the Sixth Principal baseline, with ranges east and west of the meridian.
- Agricultural, title and mineral records commonly abbreviate the fields, but section, township and range must all be present.
Example descriptions
Each opens a decoded parcel with a map, coordinates and a plain-English breakdown.
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Last reviewed June 2026. General information about survey systems — not legal, title, or survey advice.
Sources: US BLM — Cadastral Survey (PLSS), BLM / GLO — Principal Meridians and Base Lines (map).