Parcel Mapping

A precise map outlining land parcel possession is one of the most important constituents of a Geographic Information System (GIS). The cadastral map is a crucial tool used for the assessment of land values for tax purposes. The GIS user can inquire about a range of features in a short period of time, by using a digital format that is linked to an evaluation database. The value of this mapping influences the confidence the user has in investigation results.

A "parcel map" is an authorized apparatus to divide property into smaller parcels. In certain situations, there is a limit to the number of parcels that can be produced by using the parcel map process. Usually, around four residential parcels can be created with a parcel map. Landowners who own properties, and want to create small parcels, use the parcel map process to do so.