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Using DeedMapper For Legal Work

DeedMapper is designed for working with historical deed descriptions, and is an outstanding product in that regard. However, it does not have the capabilities (or complexity) of software used by surveyors, and it was not designed to address the needs of the legal profession.

While DeedMapper might very well be helpful in gaining a view of a legal question, the following product characteristics may limit its usefulness:

• DeedMapper does not draw arcs. Historical deeds did not contain arcs, while modern surveys often do.
• The program's precision is to the nearest 20 inches, which is plenty good for working with historical deeds, but modern surveys can be much more accurate. This factor also affects the accuracy of area calculations.

Direct Line Software does not warrant DeedMapper's suitability for use in legal work.