Original Government Township Surveys and Notes

Book 1: Butler, Keyser, Fairfield, Grant, Jackson, and Richland Townships

Book 2: Franklin, Concord, Spencer, Newville, Stafford, and Wilmington Townships

Book 3: Smithfield, Troy, and Union Townships

To find current information about section corners or survey markers in DeKalb County, visit Beacon Schneider's website here: https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?AppID=385&LayerID=6053&PageTypeID=1&PageID=3291

  1. When viewing the map, click "PLSS Corner" under the "Survey Record" heading in the information panel on the left side of the screen.
  2. Double-click the "PLSS Corner" selection, and note that an "i" for "information" appears next to it. 
  3. Zoom into the map to see the identified markers in red, yellow, and green triangles, identifying the marker as unverified, verified at one point, or fully verified.
  4. Locate the desired cornerstone, and click on it. 
  5. Information available from the DeKalb County Surveyor's Office will appear. 

If you require more information, you can call the office at the number to the right or send an email inquiry to surveyorsoffice@co.dekalb.in.us