Topography refers to the study of the size, location, shape, and features of natural or artificial structures on a given piece of land. Therefore, topographic surveys, also known as land surveys, gather data on land features and terrains. Land surveyors usually use topographic maps to visualize their sites accurately and ensure proper development planning. Historical […]

Each engineering project begins with a land survey. A land survey is a process performed to obtain a graphic layout of a given property. It’s meant to capture all the various facets of a specific parcel of land. This often includes property lines, elevation and other relevant geological features. A land surveyor hired by a […]

Of the various land surveying questions we receive, one of the most common inquiries concerns what property corners are and how they’re determined. Finding and marking the corners of a property is an important part of land surveying and helps ensure an accurate survey result. Here’s a brief overview of what you should know. Property […]

Even if two neighbors are good friends, they likely don’t see eye to eye on every subject. Some disputes are small enough that they can be resolved (or completely ignored) without any issue. But that might not be the case when it comes to disagreements about property lines. Property line disputes can either be resolved […]