These map layers were developed from a KML file generated by Deed Mapper software. The lines and point data were generated from crowd sourcing and depict metes and bounds from VA Land Grant Deeds system in the 18th century. These points are centroids of the grant area and best used for labeling.

This feature layer describes the general location of 4 proposed utility-scale solar projects in Buckingham County, VA.Purpose:The layer shows generalized project boundaries, suitable for a county-wide project location map.Source & Date:Parcel data for individual projects in Buckingham County were obtained from the following Public Hearing notices concerning Special Use Permit applications submitted to the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors.Riverstone Solar – February 28, 2022Pineside Solar – June 27, 2022Blue Rock Solar – November 14. 2023Mountain Pine Arvonia – January 8, 2024Parcel identification data for the Hecate Energy Cumberland Solar project was obtained from a table of landowners submitted as part of the project's Conditional Use Permit. Actual parcel data was extracted from the Virginia Geographic Information Network's (VGIN) parcel REST Service. Acreages for Cumberland County parcels were recorded manually from Cumberland County's online GIS.Parcel data for the Woodridge Solar project in Albemarle County was extracted from the Albemarle County Current Parcels data package, downloaded on Feb 27, 2024.Processing:Graphic rectangles were drawn in ArcMap around the groups of parcels hosting the projects. These graphic polygons were converted to a shapefile. Data was manually entered, based on the project and it's related attributes. The shapefile was zipped and uploaded to ArcGIS Online, and published as a feature layer.Symbology:Project locations are represented by hollow rectangles with red outlines.