What Mapping Solutions does

Mapping Solutions is a private geospatial company headquartered in Kearney, Missouri, with operations in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The company has 40+ years of experience producing plat books, plat maps, custom maps, and GIS solutions, primarily serving county governments, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), agricultural Extension offices, and individual landowners. It currently maintains active relationships with 650+ counties across 16 U.S. states, with an online map store footprint that extends to all 50 states.

The company's core product suite includes printed plat books priced at $40-$65, custom maps ranging from $70-$199, digital products available via subscription, mailing lists, advertising placement within published maps, GIS solutions for county-level data management, and specialized 911 emergency response maps. Recent product development has incorporated LiDAR aerial views into plat book products, as demonstrated by the 2026 Wayne County Plat Book launch. The company also offers Nationwide Parcel Data with coast-to-coast coverage. The underlying technology stack combines GIS software, parcel-level landownership data accumulated over four decades, and cartographic production capabilities for both print and digital output.

Mapping Solutions operates a sales-led go-to-market model combining e-commerce (mappingsolutionsgis.com), phone-based sales, and institutional partnerships with county governments, conservation districts, and Extension offices. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales of plat books and custom maps, supplemented by digital subscriptions, advertising, mailing list licensing, and GIS services contracts. Distribution is supported through retail partnerships with banks and county offices, as well as community partnerships (e.g., Wayne County 4-H Foundation). The company employs 11-50 people.

Name

Mapping Solutions

Legal name

Mapping Solutions

Website

https://mappingsolutionsgis.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mapping Solutions is a 40+ year geospatial company producing plat books, custom maps, and GIS solutions for 650+ counties across 16 U.S. states, serving county governments, conservation districts, extension offices, and landowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Mapping Services

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Directory and Mailing List Publishers (51314), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Advertising Material Distribution Services (541870)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Geocoding, Search & Place Data Platforms (BPAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

POI, Local Listings & Business Directory Platforms (BPAMANAD)

Keywords

• Plat book publishing
• Landownership mapping
• Custom cartography
• GIS solutions
• Parcel data services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kearney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Plat Book Sales: Sale of spiral-bound and print plat books featuring detailed land ownership maps for counties. Products are sold at various price points ($40-$65) through e-commerce, retail locations, and direct partnerships with county organizations.
2. Custom Maps: Custom map creation services including aerial property maps, wall maps, and specialized cartographic products. Offered at varying price points including $199.00 for township wall maps and $70.00 for custom aerial property maps.
3. Digital Products: Digital versions of plat maps and parcel data available for purchase online, providing downloadable or online-accessible geospatial products.
4. Landowner Mailing Lists: Mailing list services for landowners, providing contact information for landownership outreach and marketing purposes.
5. GIS Solutions: Geographic Information System solutions and evaluations for businesses and organizations to manage or analyze location-based data.
6. 911 Maps and Books: Emergency services addressing and mapping products for 911 systems.
7. Advertising: Ad space sales within plat books and maps, allowing local businesses and organizations to advertise to landowners and community members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mapping Solutions designs, produces, and sells landownership plat books (printed spiral-bound publications), custom cartographic maps (aerial property maps, township and wall maps), digital geospatial products, 911 addressing maps and books, and GIS solutions. It also monetizes a nationwide parcel database and landowner mailing lists, and sells advertising within its plat books, serving county governments, SWCDs, extension offices, businesses, and individual landowners across 16 U.S. states.

Product overview

Mapping Solutions operates as a unified mapping platform offering landownership plat books and geospatial products primarily serving clients across 16 U.S. states. The core offering consists of Plat Books—spiral-bound publications featuring detailed land ownership maps for each township, enhanced with LiDAR aerial views, soils maps, and county directories—available in both print ($65) and digital formats. The platform extends through Custom Maps (including Custom Aerial Property Maps starting at $70), Digital Products, 911 Maps and Books, GIS Solutions, Landowner Mailing Lists, and Nationwide Parcel Data. Additional offerings include Wall Maps, Laminated Maps, and Historical Maps spanning collections from the 1800s. The company serves over 650 counties and over 40 years of mapping experience, offering both direct purchases and partnership opportunities for county conservation districts and extension offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plat Books Spiral-bound landownership plat books featuring detailed township-level land ownership maps, enhanced with LiDAR aerial views, soils maps, and county government directories; available in print and digital formats for county governments, SWCDs, extension offices, and individual landowners.
• Custom Maps Bespoke cartographic maps created by experienced cartographers for business growth, business management, or personal use; includes Custom Aerial Property Maps showing property boundaries with aerial imagery, with pricing starting at $70 and varying by size and specifications.
• Digital Products Digital versions of plat maps, aerial property maps, and plat books available for purchase online, providing immediate access to geospatial data without physical delivery.
• 911 Maps and Books Maps and reference books specifically designed for 911 addressing systems, supporting emergency services with accurate location identification.
• GIS Solutions Geographic Information System solutions and evaluations helping businesses and organizations manage and analyze location-based data, with flexible options to meet various needs and budgets.
• Landowner Mailing Lists Mailing list services providing landowner contact information for marketing, outreach, and communication purposes.
• Nationwide Parcel Data Comprehensive parcel data available coast-to-coast across the United States, covering over 650 counties in 16 states for landownership and property analysis.
• Wall Maps Large-format wall maps for display, including Township Wall Maps (priced at $199) and custom options for offices, meeting rooms, and public spaces.
• Laminated Maps Durable laminated versions of maps for enhanced longevity and resistance to wear in educational or frequent-use settings.
• Historical Maps Archive and historical map collection featuring vintage maps dating back to the 1800s, including city maps, railroad maps, and territorial maps, priced $24.95-$45.
• Plat Book Advertising Advertising space sold within plat books and maps, allowing local businesses and organizations to advertise to landowners and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 650+ counties trust Mapping Solutions for their plat books
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wayne County 4-H FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Partnership for the 2026 Wayne County Plat Book production. The Wayne County 4-H Foundation released the 2026 Wayne County Plat Book in partnership with Mapping Solutions. All proceeds from the $40 plat book support the Wayne County 4-H Program. The partnership allows Mapping Solutions to distribute plat books through local banks, County Clerk's Office, Farm Bureau, and Extension Office locations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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