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The following links connect
to background information about the Public Land Survey System
History: Read about the origins of the
public land survey system
Organization: Discover how the public
land survey system is organized
Legend: View a primer on interpreting the
symbology used on the original PLSS plat maps
Inaccuracies: Learn about problems and
challenges faced while surveying for the PLSS
Links: Connect to the Minnesota History Center
to find more information related to the PLSS