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BLM Changes Links to National Public Land Survey System GIS Dataset

National Office
Media Contact
BLM Office:

The Bureau of Land Management is updating the public-facing web link for the National Public Land Survey System (PLSS) GIS service as part of our transition to a modernized cloud environment on October 14th and throughout the remainder of the week. As a result, the web links will be changed, as outlined below.  

What’s Changing 

Timelines 

The Old PLSS GIS Service URL will be active until February 1st, 2027. During this time, please transition any applications or maps to point to the New PLSS GIS Service URL. 

Recommended Action 

  • Update all references to the PLSS service to use the new URL as soon as possible. 

  • Applications that rely on the old URL will continue to function temporarily but should transition promptly. 

Why This Change Is Happening 

The BLM is migrating all public GIS services to the Azure-based REST end to improve performance, stability, and long-term sustainability. The PLSS service, one of our most highly used services, is receiving a dedicated endpoint to ensure consistent reliability. 

Need Assistance? 

If you have questions or need help updating your systems, please contact the BLM at BLM_OC_GIS_Hub_UserSupport@blm.gov.

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.