The History of Land Surveying in the United States

Land Surveying and the Expansion of the United States

The history of land surveying in the United States dates back to the colonial era when the first settlers began to claim and develop land in the new world.

One of the colonies’ first significant land surveying projects was surveying the Mason-Dixon line in the 18th century, which established the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland.

This survey, conducted by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, helped to resolve a long-standing boundary dispute between the two colonies and set a precedent for future boundary surveys in the country.

The General Land Office and the Survey of Public Lands

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What are Land Surveys?

What Are Land Surveys?

A land survey is often done when a property is bought or sold, a mortgage is obtained, or a boundary dispute arises. Land surveys can also be conducted for construction projects, to create maps, or to establish legal descriptions for a property.

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Types of Land Surveys

There are many types of land surveys, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and mortgage location certificates. A […]

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Topographical Land Surveys

Topographic Land Surveys

Topographic Land Surveys are important for finding the various features and elevations of a property before beginning any substantial construction/development project or environmental improvement project. With the highest level of accuracy, Haller Blanchard & Associates Land Surveyors has many years of experience doing this type of Survey. Additionally, our Land Surveyors in Maryland provide a vast array of precise and reasonably priced Topo Survey services.

We provide superior surveys delivered on time and meet or exceed local and state criteria. We have the knowledge and experience to ensure that Surveys are done correctly, whether you require a straightforward Topographic, Boundary, Stake Out, ALTA Survey, or As-Built Survey.

In addition, our Land Surveyors continue to play a crucial role in the development of our […]

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Surveyor Near Me

Land Surveyor Near Me, an often-used Keyword Search Phrase.

Given the fact Hall, Blanchard and Associates are the oldest Land Survey and Land Planning Company in all of West-Central Maryland, you might think HBA would be at the top of Google when searching for “Land Surveyors Near Me” by default.

But that’s not how the internet works.

Since 1985, and for 39 Years, HBA has been serving Frederick Maryland, which is long before the internet became mainstream. And well before the 1st official website was launched in 1995. Also, see. History of the World Wide Web.

And in the vernacular of youth. “Back in the day”, Haller, Blanchard, and Associates used the typical methods or channels of marketing. E.g. Snail Mail, Phone Books, Targeted […]

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Land Survey Services – What to Expect from your Land Survey Company


Survey Companies – What to Expect from a Survey Company Today

At Haller-Blanchard and Associates we provide a wide scope of land survey services. Anything from lot stake-out surveys to topographic surveys, and almost everything in between. One of the main specialized services we provide as a land survey company is subdivision land surveys.

Land surveying will always involve depicting the legal borders of your property. It can include a variety of other things as well, depending on what the survey is for. Things like easements, important land features, infringements from other properties, etc. But what is it that makes subdivision land surveys a little bit different?

Survey Services – The Purpose

The general purpose of this type […]

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A Land Survey – The Foundation of any Construction Project

What is a land survey?

A land survey helps you understand the many facets and details of your land. Land surveys are used to locate, characterize, commemorate, and map a portion of the land’s boundaries. It could also contain the land’s terrain, the position of buildings, and other improvements.

A land survey is the foundation or one of the first steps of any construction project.

Professional land surveyors are trained to define property boundaries using a complex combination of law, mathematics, technology, and the sciences.

We conduct surveys, using specialized equipment such as GPS, Theodolites, Laser Technology, and Software.

A survey expert on a construction site holding a clipboard while another expert surveyor looks through a theodoliteExperienced Professional Land Surveyors

In West Central […]

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What happens when you search the web for “surveyors near me” or “land surveyor near me”?

What Really Happens When You Search The Phrase “Surveyors Near Me” or “Land Surveyor Near Me” behind the scenes?

Like so many people today, when in need of a Professional Land Surveyor near you, an internet search like, “land surveyors near me”, or “survey companies near me”, is the first and only source people use.

And in fact, an internet search is, by a significant percentage, the most popular choice. The number of people still using the hardcopy of the Yellow Pages or a local phone directory grows ever smaller each day. The internet is faster, with more options, and with more information like company reviews.

And the “About” page can be a good source for […]

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