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1. What is GIS?

For all types of spatial or geographical data Geographic Information System (GIS)  is a system designed to:

• Analyze
• Capture
• Manage
• Manipulate
• Present 
• Store

2. What is Land Records?

Land Records is a listing of real property for taxation purposes, documents of title, property record cards, maps, etc.

3. Who do I contact if I need to physically locate my property corners?

Surveyor of your choice. (Geographic Information System maps are not of survey quality and should not be used as such. The data shown on the maps is for tax purposes and general location of parcel lines.)                    

4. Who do I contact if I want to convey property to someone else or I have a legal issue?

In this scenario, please contact an attorney of your choice.                    

5. Why does the GIS/ Mapping office not combine my property on the tax maps since I have a plat on Burke County record stating to combine?

A legal document of title also known as muniment/affidavit has to be recorded in the Burke County Register of Deeds office which describes to legally combine the properties. Plats do not have the power to legally combine without a Deed, Affidavit or other muniment being recorded. For more information, contact the Geographic Information System department.