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LSD 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.

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Examples: 7-25-24-1-W512-21-15-20-W29-25-10-5-E1

Understanding LSDs

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)

13
14
15
16
12
11
10
9
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1

LSD 7 highlighted • Each LSD ≈ 40 acres

SE Corner → LSD 1NW Corner → LSD 16

LSD Format Breakdown

7-25-24-1-W5
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By Province

LSD Formats Across Western Canada

The same LSD format works across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba — just different meridians.

AB

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.

7-25-24-1-W5
SK

Saskatchewan LSD

Essential for agriculture, farm management, and grain elevator locations. Same DLS format using W2 and W3 meridians across the province.

12-21-15-20-W2
MB

Manitoba LSD

Supports agriculture and the unique River Lot/Parish Lot system near Winnipeg. Uses E1 and W1 meridians.

9-25-10-5-E1
Use Cases

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

Province Converters

LSD Converters by Province

AB

Alberta

DLS System
SK

Saskatchewan

DLS System
MB

Manitoba

DLS + River Lots

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