Map Standards

  1. Map sizes: 8-1/2x11, 8-1/2x14, and 18x24 (The following sizes only if they can be folded in half without folding any line work or lettering: 11x17 and 14x17). Maps having more than one sheet must be the same size, with page numbers and total number of pages on each sheet. Maps must be unfolded. ORS 209.250(2)
  2. Dense black permanent ink on a stable base material (100% rag, bond, vellum or mylar) Not accepted: xerographic process copies, ballpoint or felt pens. ORS 209.250 (2)
  3. All information must be legible and capable of being reproduced clearly for copies and microfilm. ORS 209.250(2)
  4. Reserve a minimum 1/2" border space. ORS 209.250(2). A 1" border for all partitions, subdivision, and condominium plats. ORS 92.080
  5. Reserve an additional 2" x 2-1/2" area in the upper right corner for the filing stamp. ORS 209.250(2)
  6. For whom the survey was conducted. ORS 209.070(2)
  7. Date of the survey, reflecting date monuments were set or reset. File map within 45 days of this date. ORS 209.250(1)(3)
  8. Scale of the drawing multiples of ten ORS 209.250(3c)
  9. North arrow ORS 209.250(3c)
  10. Street or road names or numbers.
  11. Surveyor's seal and signature (on each page) ORS 209.250(3g), with expiration date of license. OAR 820-15-0035, OAR 820-10-0620
  12. Surveyor's business name and address ORS 209.250(3h)
  13. Location of the survey by Township, Range, Section and 1/4 Section. ORS 209.250(3a)
  14. Show the basis of bearing on the line represented on the map noting the reference (Polaris, Solar, Geodetic Control Points, County Survey, etc.) ORS 209.250(3d,e).
  15. Measured distance and course to a monumented government corner or a monumented lot corner of a recorded subdivision. ORS 209.250(3d).
  16. Identify all monuments set or found along with a detailed monument description. ORS 209.250(2e).
  17. Show the mathematical relationship between found and set monuments. Bearings and distances (new and/or record) on all applicable lines. Distinctively note record information with recording reference (CS Number 's, etc.) ORS 209.250(3e,f).
  18. Narrative to include: ORS 209.250(2)
    1. Statement of purpose
    2. How lines were established
    3. Which deed records controlled
    4. Which deed elements controlled
    5. Which survey records controlled
    6. Which found survey monuments controlled
    7. Which plat records controlled
    8. Which road records controlled
    9. Other controlling data or factors
  19. If the narrative is a separate document, it shall be the same size as the map. The separate narrative shall also include: ORS 209.250(2)
    1. Location of survey by Township, Range, Section and 1/4 Section
    2. Date of survey
    3. Surveyor's seal and signature
    4. Surveyor's business name and address
  20. Comply with the survey requirements of Lincoln County Code

Supporting Document

  1. Subdivision and condo name reservation request 2025