Posted on February 6, 2024

Batch Convert Legal Land Descriptions - 4000+ Records

Process 4,000+ legal land descriptions in a single request. Township Canada's batch conversion tool instantly converts bulk LLDs to GPS coordinates (and vice versa), enriches data with province names, administrative boundaries, oil & gas fields, and soil characteristics, then exports to Excel, Google Earth, CAD, or GIS formats.

Why use batch conversion?

  • Speed: Convert thousands of records in seconds, not hours
  • Accuracy: Uses official survey grid data for precise conversions
  • Data enrichment: Add province names, administrative boundaries, oil & gas field data, and soil characteristics
  • Flexible export: Download results in CSV, KML, Shapefile, DXF, or GeoJSON formats
  • Map visualization: Display all results on an interactive map instantly

You can access the batch conversion tool from the main menu, located at the top-left corner of the map, just to the left of the search box. Simply click the menu icon and choose "Batch Conversion" from the list. The tool will then open in a new window.

Batch conversion tool

Who uses batch conversion?

Oil & Gas Industry

Energy companies use batch conversion to convert well locations, pipeline routes, and lease boundaries between legal land descriptions and GPS coordinates. Enrich results with oil & gas field data for comprehensive site analysis.

Real Estate & Land Management

Real estate professionals convert property legal descriptions to coordinates for mapping, due diligence, and portfolio management. Export to Google Earth for client presentations.

GIS & Surveying

GIS analysts and surveyors process large datasets of legal land descriptions for spatial analysis, land use planning, and boundary verification. Export directly to Shapefile or GeoJSON for integration with ArcGIS, QGIS, and other platforms.

Agriculture

Farmers and agronomists convert field boundaries and parcel information, enriching data with soil characteristics for precision agriculture and crop planning.

To convert legal land descriptions into geographic coordinates, click on the "Legal Locations to Geographic Coordinates" button. Enter the legal land descriptions in the input field, separating each with a comma or a new line. For format examples, click the "Load Sample Data" button. After entering the data, click "Convert" to start the conversion process. The resulting geographic coordinates will be displayed in the text area below, along with the original legal land description and the respective province or territory name.

To convert geographic coordinates into legal land descriptions, select the "Geographic Coordinates to Legal Locations" button. Paste or type the geographic coordinates into the input field, separating each set with a new line. Click "Convert" to initiate the conversion. The results will include both the geographic coordinates and their corresponding legal land descriptions.

Enriching batch conversion results

Enriching your batch conversion results with additional data is an optional step. By selecting the appropriate checkboxes, you can include information about administrative boundaries, oil & gas fields, and soil characteristics, alongside the province or territory name, which is included by default. The enriched results will display a comprehensive set of data for each conversion.

Displaying batch conversion results on the map

The batch conversion tool also allows for the display of results directly on the map. To visualize your data, click the "Display on Map" button. Markers representing each conversion will appear on the map, showing the legal land description, corresponding geographic coordinates, province or territory name, and any additional enriched data.

Downloading batch conversion results

For further analysis or record-keeping, the tool enables you to download the conversion results in various formats, including CSV, KML, Shapefile, DXF, and GeoJSON. These formats are compatible with applications such as Excel, Google Earth, CAD, and GIS software. To download, click the "Download" button and select your preferred file format; the file will then be saved to your device.

Need to integrate batch conversion into your own applications? Check out our API integration guide for developer documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many records can I convert at once?

Township Canada's batch conversion tool can process over 4,000 legal land descriptions in a single request. For larger datasets, you can run multiple batches or use our Batch API for automated processing.

The batch tool supports all formats available in Township Canada: Dominion Land Survey (DLS), National Topographic System (NTS), Geographic Townships, and Federal Permit System (FPS). You can mix different formats in the same batch.

Yes! The batch conversion tool works both ways. You can convert GPS coordinates to legal land descriptions and legal land descriptions to GPS coordinates.

What export formats are available?

Results can be exported in CSV (for Excel), KML (for Google Earth), Shapefile (for GIS software like ArcGIS and QGIS), DXF (for CAD applications), and GeoJSON formats.

What data enrichment options are available?

You can enrich batch results with province/territory names (included by default), administrative boundary information, oil & gas field locations, and soil characteristics from the Soil Landscapes Canada database.

Is there a batch conversion API?

Yes! Our Batch API allows you to integrate batch conversion into your own applications. Process up to 100 records per API call with automatic rate limiting and quota management.