Land Information System and Right of Way Mapping

Access to Right of Way Maps

There are three ways to access MnDOT Right of Way Maps

• Right of Way Mapping and Monitoring - Locate maps using a spatial interface
• MnDOT Electronic Document Access - Search for maps in the MnDOT Electronic Document repository
• Right of Way Map Order Form - Order maps based on attribute criteria

Quick Links

• 2013 Survey Technical Workshop Registration Information
• Right of Way Mapping and Monitoring
• Right of Way Map Order Form
• Geodetic Monument Viewer
• MnCORS Network Status Map
• Surveying and Mapping Manuals
• OLM ftp site

Publications

• Cadastral Standards
• Metadata Standards
• Spatial Accuracy Standard
• BLM Manuals & Training
• Cadastral Data Sharing Study

Related Sites

• Minnesota Governor's Council on Geographic Information
• Minnesota
  Geospatial Information Office (MGIO) (f.k.a. LMIC)
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Data Deli
• GeoGateway
• MetroGIS DataFinder
• Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium

What we do

  The Land Information System and Right of Way Mapping Unit delivers essential maps of the current right of way and boundary history for effective right of way acquisition and land management administration.  Two functional groups exist within the Unit to enable it to carry out its mission: 

Research and Support Group

  The Research and Support Group facilitates the creation and management of an intelligent spatial transportation parcel database of R/W maps and related information to support Department decision-making. The group carries out this GIS/LIS and CAD work by researching, planning, and developing applications, formulating content standards and process changes, performing data conversions, providing training, and through the judicious use of consultant expertise. The goal is to maximize the value of a web-based, self-help environment for access to the spatial data to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the State’s land management operations.

Map Maintenance and Development Group

  The Map Maintenance and Development Group works in coordination with transportation district staff to compile the various source materials necessary to develop, maintain, and distribute the State's transportation R/W maps required for land acquisition, management, and disposal operations. The group ensures the mapped right of way record and its history accurately portrays the disposition of lands relevant to the Department's needs.

Topics

Use the links below to find information on mapping related topics.

• Highway Right of Way Maps
  • Standard Raster Metadata
  • Standard Raster Samples
  • FAQ - PDF (148 KB)
• Statewide Parcel Data Inventory
  • Current Information (MGIO website)
• Railroad Right of Way Maps
  • Railroad Map Conversion Project
• U.S. Public Land Survey
  • Original Public Land Survey Plats of Minnesota (GLO Plats) (MnGeo website)
  • Original PLS Field Notes (GLO Notes)
  • Order copies of original GLO notes (Mn Historical Society website)
  • Update on efforts to preserve GLO notes (MNGISLIS website)
  • Original PLS Special Instructions (GLO Instructions)
  • Research Project - Technical Summary - PDF (281 KB)
  • Research Project - Final Report - PDF (16.7 MB)
  • Original PLS Contracts (GLO Contracts)
  • Research Project - Final Report (CTS website)
  • PLS Corner Information (MnDOT records, limited availability)