Most parcel datasets are compiled from county tax records and alone lack the details, accuracy, and consistency required by Energy & Utilities companies and other highly regulated industries. Whitestar’s constructed land grids, TrueGRID, provide decision-grade GIS-ready land intelligence you can trust for infrastructure planning, ROW management, and regulatory compliance.
Land Grids & Parcel Data for Regulated Industries
Land Grids & Parcel Data for Regulated Industries
Understanding Parcel Data &
Land Grids
Understanding Parcel Data & Land Grids
Parcel Data
Reference-Grade,
Contextual Insight
Aggregated from county tax and public records
Variable accuracy, inconsistent boundaries
Ideal for contextual reference alongside authoritative land grids
Aggregated from county tax and public records
Variable accuracy, inconsistent boundaries
Ideal for contextual reference alongside authoritative land grids
Reference-Grade, Contextual Insight
Land Grids
Decision-Grade,
Operationally Reliable
Built from legal descriptions, GLO & PLSS references
Consistent nationwide coverage with traceable boundaries
Supports ROW, pipeline, transmission, and regulatory workflows
GIS- and AI-ready for analytics, automation, and enterprise systems
Built from legal descriptions, GLO & PLSS references
Consistent nationwide coverage with traceable boundaries
Supports ROW, pipeline, transmission, and regulatory workflows
GIS- and AI-ready for analytics, automation, and enterprise systems
Decision-Grade, Operationally Reliable
Why the Difference Matters
Better Together: Parcels + Land Grids for Confident Decisions
Use Case
Parcel Data
ROW & corridor planning
Reference Only, contextual
TrueGRID
Accurate, consistent
Together
Full picture for planning & compliance
Use Case
Transmission/pipeline siting
Parcel Data
TrueGRID
Together
Variable quality
Reliable, traceable
Streamlines high stakes decision making
Use Case
Parcel Data
TrueGRID
Together
Regulatory audit
Limited defensibility
Audit-ready, traceable
Combines context with defensible land boundaries
Use Case
Parcel Data
TrueGRID
Together
AI & GIS workflows
Inconsistent, county-by-county
Standardized, integration-ready
Seamless, repeatable workflow
Energy & Utilities companies trust Whitestar because combining parcels with land grids delivers both context and confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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TrueGRID is Whitestar’s constructed land grid system that combines parcel-level context with authoritative land grid frameworks built from legal descriptions and public land survey references.
It allows Energy & Utilities and other regulated organizations to use parcel data where appropriate—while relying on consistent, defensible land grids for decisions involving infrastructure planning, ROW management, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
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Parcel data is typically compiled from county tax assessor records and varies in accuracy and structure. Whitestar’s land grids are constructed from authoritative sources to provide consistency, traceability, and reliability for regulated workflows such as ROW management, permitting, and infrastructure planning.
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Parcel data provides part of the picture. TrueGRID land grids are constructed from General Land Office (GLO) survey plats—including Lots, Tracts, and Quarter-Quarter divisions— delivering consistent, traceable land boundaries that parcel data alone cannot fully represent.
Used together, parcel data and land grids give Energy & Utilities organizations both contextual insight and defensible precision for ROW management, permitting, infrastructure planning, and regulated workflows.
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Yes. Many organizations use parcel data for contextual reference while relying on Whitestar’s land grids when accuracy, consistency, and defensibility are required for regulatory or operational decisions.
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TrueGRID is designed to support regulated decisions, providing traceable, auditable land intelligence that reduces uncertainty during permitting, audits, and dispute resolution.
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TrueGRID is fully standardized nationwide, enabling repeatable analytics, automation, and AI workflows using tools such as Python, FME, and enterprise GIS platforms, without county-by-county normalization.
For Decisions that Can’t Be Wrong
When land data drives infrastructure, permitting, or regulatory compliance, there’s no margin for error. Whitestar delivers parcels and land grids built for high-stakes, regulated decisions—fully standardized, legally defensible, and ready for AI, GIS, and enterprise workflows.
When land data drives infrastructure, permitting, or regulatory compliance, there’s no margin for error. Whitestar delivers parcels and land grids built for high-stakes, regulated decisions—fully standardized, legally defensible, and ready for AI, GIS, and enterprise workflows.
Most parcel datasets are compiled. Whitestar’s land grids are constructed. Gain accuracy, regulatory confidence, and AI-ready GIS data today.
Go Beyond Parcel Data with Whitestar
Most parcel datasets are compiled.
Whitestar’s land grids are constructed. Gain accuracy, regulatory confidence, and AI-ready GIS data today.