Is a recorded survey map the absolutely correct and final word on my property line, sanctioned by the County?
No. All recorded maps (subdivision final maps, parcel maps, records of survey, etc.) are based upon an historical record which over years has collected many discrepancies, conflicts, and uncertainties. The surveyor can only identify pertinent inconsistencies and apply informed judgment in assembling maps based on research and fieldwork. The County Surveyor reviews maps submitted for recording according to standards of practice and technical requirements, but does not adjudicate inconsistencies in the historical record. Disputes over property lines may have to be resolved as civil matters before judicial courts.
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