GIS maps are great, but I've found they're sometimes outdated or missing smaller easements. Learned that the hard way—almost missed an old utility easement buried in a scanned deed from the '70s. Now I always cross-check with original docs...tedious, but worth it.
Have you ever tried talking directly to the county clerk's office? I've had similar frustrations with GIS maps—great for a quick look, but they miss the finer details. When we bought our place, I ended up calling the county folks directly, and they pointed me to some handwritten notes from decades ago...felt like a treasure hunt, honestly. Might save you some headaches down the line, even if it sounds a bit old-school.
Yeah, GIS maps can be pretty hit-or-miss for the nitty-gritty stuff. I remember digging into some old property records once and ended up in a dusty basement flipping through yellowed papers...felt like Indiana Jones minus the cool hat. Did you find anything useful in those handwritten notes?
Those handwritten notes were actually more useful than I expected. Sure, deciphering the handwriting took some patience, but they clarified a boundary discrepancy that the online GIS maps completely missed. I've learned over the years that digital tools are handy as a starting point, but there's no substitute for original documents when dealing with property easements or boundaries. It's always worth the extra effort to double-check with physical records, even if it means getting a little dusty...
