How to Read a Plat of Survey Before Building a Fence

Plat of survey showing property boundaries, house placement, easements, and lot measurements before building a fence

Many homeowners plan small projects outside their homes. Some want to build a new fence. Others want to add a shed or widen a driveway. These projects seem simple at first. However, one small mistake can lead to big problems with neighbors or city rules. That is why it helps to look at a plat […]

Why LiDAR Mapping Is Becoming Essential for Flood Planning

Drone capturing detailed terrain data for lidar mapping used in flood planning and elevation analysis

Flooding is becoming a bigger problem in many places. Cities face stronger storms, rising water levels, and aging drainage systems. Many systems struggle during heavy rain. Because of this, governments need better ways to understand land and predict how water moves across it. One technology helping with this is lidar mapping. Across many regions, public […]

Why Viral Storm Maps Are Changing Survey Mapping

Satellite view of a powerful winter storm over the Midwest with layered terrain data illustrating how survey mapping adapts to changing land conditions

Last week, satellite storm maps went viral. Millions of people shared dramatic images of swirling snow bands, heavy cloud cover, and lightning flashing inside winter storms. News outlets showed real-time views from space as blizzards rolled across the country. For most people, those maps felt exciting and dramatic. However, for professionals in survey mapping, those […]