Township Canada Guides
Learn how to convert legal land descriptions to GPS coordinates, use batch conversion, navigate to LSD locations, and integrate with our APIs.
Getting Started
Essential guides for new users to quickly learn Township Canada's core features.
Search & Convert Locations
Convert legal land descriptions to GPS coordinates and vice versa. Supports DLS, NTS, and Geographic Townships.
Interactive Maps
View DLS, NTS, and FPS survey grids on interactive maps with satellite imagery and data layers.
Get Directions
Navigate to legal land descriptions with turn-by-turn directions and Google Maps integration.
What Does LSD Stand For?
Learn what LSD means in Canadian land surveys. Understand Legal Subdivisions and how to read LSD addresses.
Dominion Land Survey Explained
Complete guide to the DLS system used in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. Learn about townships, ranges, and sections.
How Many Sections in a Township?
A township contains 36 sections. Learn how Canadian townships are divided into sections, quarter sections, and LSDs.
Input Format Reference
How to type legal land descriptions correctly. Common mistakes, format examples, and tips for cleaning data from spreadsheets and tax bills.
Coverage & Regional Limitations
Which provinces and territories are supported, at what resolution, and where known gaps exist.
Ontario Property Descriptions
How to read Ontario lot-concession-township descriptions from tax bills and property registries. Includes real examples.
Troubleshooting
Fix common issues with searches, batch conversion, app errors, and API problems.
Advanced Features
Powerful tools for batch processing, data export, team collaboration, and saved locations.
Parcel Report Sidebar
Read the Overview, Agriculture, and Energy tabs, drill into an operator's footprint, and export a branded PDF.
Map Layers
Switch base maps, toggle survey grids, turn on energy and agriculture layers, and use presets like production and tenure.
Batch Conversion
Convert thousands of legal land descriptions to coordinates in seconds. Export to CSV, KML, Shapefile.
Field Route Optimizer
Plan optimized multi-stop routes across well pads, parcels, and field sites. Get the shortest driving order for pad rounds, site assessments, and inspection runs.
Projects & Quick Saves
Save and organize locations into projects with categories. Export your saved places.
Download Results
Export search results in PDF, CSV, KML, Shapefile, DXF, and GeoJSON formats.
Mobile App
Search, map, and navigate on the go with the Township Canada mobile app for Android and iOS.
AI Assistant
Ask questions about legal land descriptions, convert locations, get directions, and learn features through natural conversation.
Township Canada in ChatGPT and Claude
Add the published Claude connector, connect ChatGPT over MCP, and use the plugin for land conversions and parcel reports.
Genealogy & Historical Research
Convert homestead records and historical land grants to modern GPS coordinates. Find your ancestor's land.
Delivery & Field Route Planning
Plan efficient delivery routes and field visits using legal land descriptions from spreadsheets and work orders.
Developers & API
Integrate Township Canada into your applications with our REST APIs.
API Integration
Integrate Search, Autocomplete, Batch, and Maps APIs into your applications.
Managing API Keys
Create and manage API keys for development, staging, and production. Naming conventions, rotation, and CI/CD setup.
Search API Guide
Convert legal land descriptions to GPS coordinates and reverse-geocode coordinates back to legal descriptions. Includes vanilla JS, Node.js, Python, and React examples.
Autocomplete API Guide
Build a search-as-you-type component for legal land descriptions with debouncing, proximity biasing, and keyboard navigation.
Batch API Guide
Convert hundreds or thousands of legal land descriptions to GPS coordinates. Includes chunking, error handling, and Node.js/Python examples.
Maps API - Vector Tiles
Complete reference for vector tile layers. Grid layers by province, data layers, tile URL patterns, and styling guide.
Mapbox GL JS Integration
Add survey grid overlays, LLD search, and data layers to your Mapbox GL JS application.
MapLibre GL JS Integration
Display survey grids and search legal land descriptions with MapLibre GL JS. Open-source, no Mapbox token required.
OpenLayers Integration
Render survey grids as vector tiles and search legal land descriptions in your OpenLayers application.
Leaflet Integration
Add LLD search, boundary polygons, and location markers to your Leaflet map. Lightweight and open-source.
Google Maps Integration
Add LLD search, boundary polygons, and markers to your Google Maps application.
Google Sheets Integration
Convert legal land descriptions to GPS coordinates directly in Google Sheets using Apps Script.
API Troubleshooting
Fix common API errors including Forbidden responses, CORS issues, rate limiting, and empty results.
API Documentation
Complete API reference with endpoints, parameters, and code examples.
Account & Settings
Manage your account, subscriptions, and team settings.