PLSS🇺🇸 United States
PLSS land descriptions in Oregon
Oregon is a PLSS state surveyed from the Willamette Meridian, which it shares with Washington.
What to know about Oregon
- The Willamette Meridian's initial point near Portland anchors the survey of both Oregon and Washington.
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).