I disagree with my neighbor about the location of our common property line. Can I use the tax map to prove where the property line is?

Absolutely not. Tax maps are not legal evidence of size, shape, location, ownership, or boundary of real property, public rights of way, or municipal boundary lines. Only a surveyor can determine your boundary. If, after your surveyor determines the boundary and your neighbor still refuses to acknowledge it, you then need the service of a lawyer. If both parties have conflicting surveys and their respective surveyors and lawyers will not agree, then ultimately the boundary will be determined in civil court.

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1. What are tax maps?
2. Why do we have tax maps?
3. How are tax maps made?
4. I disagree with my neighbor about the location of our common property line. Can I use the tax map to prove where the property line is?
5. Does the mapper create custom maps for citizens?
6. How can I acquire GIS data?