To find information about section corners or survey markers in DeKalb County, visit Beacon Schneider's website here: https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?AppID=385&LayerID=6053&PageTypeID=1&PageID=3291

  1. When viewing the map, click "PLSS Corner" under the "Survey Record" heading in the information panel on the left side of the screen.
  2. Zoom into the map to see the identified markers in red, yellow, purple, and green triangles.
  3. Click on the parcel where the section corner is located. 
  4. Locate the "Spatial Selection Tool" in the upper left quadrant of the screen (it features a green cross on top of a beige square)
  5. In the drop-down menu under the Spatial Selection Tool, choose "PLSS Corner, Select (not Buffer), & Are Completely Within."
  6. Click the triangle in the selected parcel, and a dialogue box with the section corner information will appear. 

To run another inquiry:

  1. Locate the "Spatial Selection Tool" in the upper left quadrant of the screen.
  2. Choose "Tax Parcel, Buffer, & Within 100 feet."
  3. Refresh the page.
  4. Select the new parcel where the section corners are located when the page reloads.
  5. Repeated steps 4-6 in the above section. 

If you require more information, you can call the office at the number to the right or send an email inquiry to surveyorsoffice@co.dekalb.in.us