Plat sketches, site recon and field red-lines, without opening CAD

Build plat sketches, pre-survey recon maps, utility red-lines and client exhibits in any browser. Import KML and Shapefiles, export DXF, and share by link with anyone.

Sketch Your Plat

4.7 / 5 · 200 reviews on G2

A field survey recon map with a parcel boundary drawn, existing utility lines overlaid, and numbered setup points for field crews

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Scribble is the most intuitive mapping software I've found.”

John T. Subsurface Utilities Consultant via G2

Why Scribble Maps for Surveying & Civil Engineering

Sketches without CAD

Draw parcel boundaries, easements, setbacks and utility lines over satellite imagery. No CAD license, no drafting program.

Hand it to the field crew

Click Share and text the link to the crew. They open the recon map on a phone or tablet. No app, no install.

CAD-friendly formats

Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, DXF and CSV. Export to DXF, KML or PDF for the CAD station or the client packet.

Built for Surveying & Civil Engineering teams

A plat sketch with property boundary lines, bearings, and neighboring parcels labeled over satellite imagery

Plat sketches and exhibits

Build plat sketches, property exhibits and boundary diagrams for proposals, client meetings and council packets.

A survey reconnaissance map with access route, setup points, benchmarks, and hazard flags overlaid on a rural parcel

Pre-survey reconnaissance

Plan the survey before the crew rolls: mark access routes, setup points, hazards and known benchmarks on a shared map.

A utility red-line map with water, gas, and electric lines drawn in contrasting colors and manhole markers labeled

Utility and subsurface red-lines

Sketch known or suspected utility lines, manholes and hydrants on a red-line exhibit for design and safety briefings.

A right-of-way exhibit map with easement corridor drawn as a polygon and labeled distances along each segment

Easement and ROW exhibits

Build easement and right-of-way exhibits for attorneys, title work and landowner meetings.

Features that matter

Draw on satellite, street, terrain or hybrid base maps
Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, DXF, GPX and CSV
Export to DXF, KML, GeoJSON, PDF or PNG
Measure distance, area and bearing
Custom markers for setup points and benchmarks
Image overlays for historic plats and surveys
Snap to coordinates and lat/lon input
Sharing links with view-only or edit permissions
Embed exhibits on your firm website
Works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers

Scribble AI

Build maps with plain English

Tell Scribble AI what you need. Try “draw a 500m buffer around every site,” “import this CSV and color by status,” or “measure the route from the depot to each stop.” It does it in seconds. No GIS training needed, and your team gets the same map, ready to share.

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What customers are saying

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Scribble is the most intuitive mapping software I've found.”

— John T. Subsurface Utilities Consultant

★ ★ ★ ★

“Exceptional mapping tool for land surveying. The interface is clean and the layers and tools make even complex survey workflows manageable.”

— Sahirah S. Land surveyor

Frequently asked questions

Can I export to DXF for CAD?

Yes. Export any map to DXF, KML or GeoJSON for use in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or any CAD package that accepts these formats.

Can I import an existing Shapefile or plat?

Yes. Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, DXF or GPX. Layer existing work onto satellite imagery and annotate from there.

Is this a replacement for a full CAD package?

No. Scribble Maps is for sketches, exhibits, field reconnaissance and shareable client maps. It works alongside Civil 3D and AutoCAD for the everyday tasks that don't need a full CAD package.

Can I share an exhibit with a non-technical client?

Yes. Click Share and send the link. Clients open it in any browser. No install, no account.

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