What is a Topographical Land Survey?

A topographical survey is an important tool used by a variety of professionals, from architects and builders to engineers and public authorities. Now you may think what is a topographical land survey? Let’s discuss it.

Topographical land survey

Using the latest advanced technology, the topographical land survey is used for manmade and natural features of a given land. A typical land survey is all about two-dimensional boundaries, but topographic surveys include a third dimension and mention hills, water bodies, trees, parks, buildings, and everything else.

Previously, gathered information used to be transformed into a map as contour lines. The lines indicate the land features. These days, physical maps are replaced by digital maps or computerized land replicas. The digital rendering produces actual manmade and natural structures in place of contour lines. Our topographical surveyors in Edmond can show you more about your land and its features.

Using such rendering, which is often made using software like CAD, interested parties or engineers, and architects can make an alteration to the digital land survey to showcase how it will look before and after a project.

Application and Use of This Survey

There are so many uses of topographical land surveys. Every construction project starts with a survey demonstrating the ups and downs of the land to understand it better. Government agencies also frequently survey lands using this technology to know where to run an environmental restoration project.

For land grading, drain digging, and to create water run-offs, a topographical land survey is a popular choice. This survey can be used best for incorporating ponds and culverts. A topographical land survey is quite helpful for architects and engineers who are given the responsibility to develop an already used land for a landfill. Our topographical surveyors in Edmond help professionals with an idea of the land how it has been changed with time and how it can be used for the future.

Come to Red Hawk Surveying if you require this survey to be done on your land. Our professionals will give you the best view for planning a successful project.