Western CanadaLSD Finder & Converter — Legal Subdivision to GPS Coordinates
Convert Legal Subdivisions (LSDs) to latitude and longitude coordinates instantly. The most precise unit in the Dominion Land Survey system, covering Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Convert any LSD (Legal Subdivision) to latitude and longitude instantly. An LSD is the smallest unit in the Dominion Land Survey system — each section is divided into 16 LSDs of approximately 40 acres each. Enter an LSD like 7-25-24-1-W5 to get GPS coordinates for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or the BC Peace River region.
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Examples: 7-25-24-1-W512-21-15-20-W29-25-10-5-E1
What is a Legal Subdivision (LSD)?
An LSD is the smallest standard land unit in the Dominion Land Survey system.
LSD Basics
A Legal Subdivision (LSD) is approximately 40 acres — the smallest unit in the Dominion Land Survey (DLS) system used across Western Canada.
- Each Section (1 square mile) is divided into 16 LSDs
- LSDs are numbered 1-16 in a specific pattern
- LSD 1 is always in the southeast corner
- LSD 16 is always in the northwest corner
- Each LSD is approximately 0.25 x 0.25 miles
LSDs provide precise land identification for oil & gas wells, agricultural parcels, and property transactions.
LSD Numbering Pattern (1-16)
LSD 7 highlighted • Each LSD ≈ 40 acres
LSD Format Breakdown
LSD Formats Across Western Canada
The same LSD format works across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba — just different meridians.
Alberta LSD
Used for oil & gas well sites, pipeline routes, and lease boundaries. LSD-Section-Township-Range-Meridian format across W4, W5, and W6 meridians.
Saskatchewan LSD
Essential for agriculture, farm management, and grain elevator locations. Same DLS format using W2 and W3 meridians across the province.
Manitoba LSD
Supports agriculture and the unique River Lot/Parish Lot system near Winnipeg. Uses E1 and W1 meridians.
Who Uses LSD Converters?
Oil & Gas
Locate well sites, lease boundaries, and pipeline routes using precise LSD coordinates
Agriculture
Identify specific field locations for precision farming and crop planning
Real Estate
Find exact parcel locations for rural property transactions
Surveying
Plan field work with accurate LSD to coordinate conversions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does LSD mean in land descriptions?
LSD stands for Legal Subdivision. In the Dominion Land Survey system, each section (1 square mile / 640 acres) is divided into 16 Legal Subdivisions of approximately 40 acres each. LSDs are numbered 1 to 16 and are the most precise unit in the DLS system.
How do I read an LSD like 7-25-24-1-W5?
Read right to left: W5 = West of 5th Meridian, 1 = range, 24 = township, 25 = section, 7 = LSD number. This identifies a specific 40-acre parcel.
Can I get corner coordinates for LSDs?
Yes. Download your results in CSV, Shapefile, KML, GeoJSON, or DXF to get all four corner coordinates (NW, NE, SW, SE) for each parcel.
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