Kent County Topographic Maps (Rhode Island)

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Assessors in Kent County, Rhode Island are responsible for determining the value of taxable property within a county or local area. These property value assessments are used to levy property taxes. In addition to property values, Assessors maintain detailed Kent County maps that show parcel boundaries and buildings, including topographic maps. These Kent County topography maps show elevations, shorelines, place names, and geographic features. They may also include information related to natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes. Assessors may make topographic maps available on their websites.

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Clerks in Kent County, Rhode Island maintain public records for a county or local government, which includes a range of types of documents. As part of their duties, Clerks maintain detailed local maps, including Kent County topographic maps. These maps show elevations, place names, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, and may include zoning information related to flood zones or earthquake hazards. Kent County Clerks may also hold historic topographic maps, including USGS maps and GIS maps. These maps are often available online at the Clerk's website.

Recorders of Deeds in Kent County, Rhode Island maintain real estate ownership documents to ensure the accuracy of property and land records. In addition to deeds, Kent County Recorders of Deeds also have detailed county and local maps that show property lines and building information, including Kent County topographic maps. These maps show elevations, water depths, geographic features, and may include aerial photos or shaded relief images. Recorders of Deeds may provide online access to their topographic maps on their websites.