Survey

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A survey is the process of determining the location, boundaries, area, or elevations of land and structures, and the map or plat that a surveyor prepares to represent the property surveyed.

• Metes and Bounds
• Encroachment
• Subdivision
• Legal Description
• Boundary Line Adjustment

Reviewed by Kootenai Title & Bonner Title Editorial Team · Last updated June 19, 2026
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