Table of Contents

1. Ask the Plats and Survey Division (PSD)
2. GIS Map showing Plats and Surveys Division Survey Control and Plats of Record
3. Geodetic Data
4. Important Links
5. Drafting Standards (Microstation)
6. Developer Donation Plat Guidelines
7. Manuals and Checklists
• Drafters Checklist for MDOT SHA Plat Submissions
• MDOT SHA PSD Field Procedures Manual 2020.1 - Consultant-Version (PDF, 7.31 Mb)
  • Memorandum for Field Procedures Manual - October 8, 2020 (PDF, 147 Kb)
• MDOT SHA PSD Plat Manual 2022 - Consultant-Version (PDF, 30.1 Mb)

General MDOT information:

Local Phone Number: (410) 865-1000
Toll Free Phone Number: 1- (888) 713-1414
Maryland Relay TTY: 1- (800) 735-2258

Obtain highway baseline geometry, references and copies of field survey books from:

Christopher Hood
Maryland Department of Transportation
State Highway Administration
Plats and Surveys Division, MS-101
211 East Madison Street
Baltimore, MD. 21202
email: [email protected]

Click Here to Submit a Research Request

Obtain right-of-way information or copies of highway right-of-way plats from:

Maryland Department of Transportation
State Highway Administration
Office of Real Estate
Records and Research Section
211 East Madison Street
Baltimore, MD. 21202
410-545-2835 (phone)
410-209-5023 (fax)

Contact the Office of Real Estate at 888-204-4245 for the latest research request forms.

Obtain Construction As-Built Plans and download a Request Form from the MDOT SHA Office of Highway Development.

Safety

MDOT SHA’s safety guidelines include manuals and enacted laws. These guidelines apply to all MDOT SHA personnel and consultants working on Maryland roadways. For a current, comprehensive list of MDOT SHA’s Safety Policies visit Work Zone Safety and Mobility.

Reference Manuals and Documents for Compliance:

• Maryland Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MdMUTCD) 2011 Edition
• Temporary Traffic Control Device Quality Standards and Field Practices 2008 Edition
• Work Zone Lane Closure Analysis Guidelines 2006 Edition