The bearing represents the angle between north or south and east or west. You can measure this angle from a central point with a protractor. For instance, you might have a bearing of N 38° 03’ 09" E. If you measured an angle of 38° 03’ 09" from the north to the east on the survey illustration, you could then trace that northeasterly line to identify one of your property’s boundaries. [4] X Research source Degrees, minutes, and seconds are the units of measure for property survey bearings. For example, N 38° 03’ 09" E would translate as 38 degrees, 3 minutes, 9 seconds from the north to the east. The boundary lines, or “legs,” are often denoted in feet and listed directly below or after the bearing.
Physical and overlapping boundaries Water structures such as a lake or stream Shared fencing, driveways or sidewalks with a neighboring property Roadways or driveways that are nearby Existing property points of entry or egress Buildings, repairs, modifications or structural improvements on the property Locations of utilities, including water pipes and other plumbing, electrical, cable and/or telephone lines, gas lines, and utility poles [5] X Research source
Official property measurements. Any easements that may exist on the property. An easement allows a third party legal access to a property. For example, when you give your neighbor permission to park in your driveway or allow a utility company to run electrical lines run through your property. Any other property improvements that may have occurred since the latest survey on file. The report will also indicate if these improvements meet the code standards set up by the local building department. An indication as to whether the property is zoned for residential or commercial use.
