For parcels of land with more diverse terrain and elevation change, topographical surveying is often a critical step to ensure everything goes smoothly during a construction or land development project. You may have seen maps before that have rings and rings of concentric lines and shapes. These are topographical maps, and they delineate elevation change on a given piece of land.
This elevation change is a key piece of information missing from most maps, as maps are inherently flat, whether on paper or on a screen, but they can make all the difference in the world. Imagine looking at a map of a hike and seeing how it meanders all around a nice patch of green forested area and crosses nice blue streams, but then getting to the trailhead and realizing the hike you’ve chosen has over 2,000 feet of elevation gain over the course of it. The same is the case for construction projects. Knowing the precise elevation changes on the property where you are working is critical to the project’s success.
Professional topographical surveying creates detailed maps for these purposes, using a variety of tools and technology. Laser scanners, drones, and GPS are all elements of the modern topographer’s toolbelt, and they allow them to create both two-dimensional maps with topographical lines and three-dimensional digital models of a property. These maps are critical for both the project designers and the construction workers on the ground alike.
If you have a construction project in mind on a piece of land with significant elevation change or severe terrain, contact our team of professionals today at Meridian Geomatics LLC to see how we can use topographical surveying to help you achieve your vision as seamlessly as possible.