Topographic Surveys Change After an Archaeological Debate

Land surveyor using GPS equipment during topographic surveys in open terrain

Topographic surveys help people understand the shape of the land. For many years, they have supported planning, design, and land decisions. Recently, however, a new online debate brought topographic surveys into focus for a different reason. A discussion about archaeological mapping and survey technology spread quickly among professionals. Because of this, many people have started […]

Drone Survey After Storms: What Surveyors Capture

Aerial drone survey view of flooded residential area and terrain changes after heavy rain

Northern Utah woke up to soaked streets, washed-out slopes, and standing water after one of the wettest weekends on record. For surveyors, that means one thing — an all-out rush to document what changed. A drone survey has suddenly become the go-to tool for capturing flood damage, slope movement, and shifting terrain before the next […]