Topographic Survey: 7 Reasons It’s Essential for Permits and Site Planning

Land surveyor conducting a topographic survey on sloped rural terrain with visible elevation changes and survey tools, ideal for site planning in Maine.

Maine’s landscape is one of striking variety—from coastal bluffs and wooded hillsides to rural farmland and rocky inland regions. But this natural beauty also comes with challenges for builders and developers. Before you can break ground, you need accurate land data that reflects elevation changes, drainage patterns, and natural features. That’s where a topographic survey […]