Maps & Surveying

Question 1

The approximately rectangular subdivisions of township and section

Answer 1

Aliquot

Question 2

Cretes the tax roll annually by identifying, locating, and valuing all property subject to ad valorem taxes in a county

Answer 2

Assessor’s Office

Question 3

Survey to a ready known elevation like a manhole cover. It’s the height up the rod

Answer 3

Backsighting

Question 4

Point of reference by which something can be measured; permanent mark established at a known elevation that is used as the basis for measuring the elevation of other topographical points.

Answer 4

Benchmark

Question 5

Direction of a line measured in degrees (0), minutes (‘) and seconds (“); the direction or position of something, or the direction of movement, relative to a fixed point. It is usually measured in degrees, typically with magnetic north as zero.
Associated with property lines.

Answer 5

Bearings

Question 6

consists of synthesizing information from a variety of sources and consolidating it into a shared plan document. It provides common points of reference relevant to all plan sheets;

Legal conditions: property lines, easements, other
• Topography: contour lines, significant spot elevations
• Existing buildings, other structures to remain
• Proposed structures
• Existing and proposed hardscape (sidewalks, driveways, etc.)
• Significant subsurface features – underground lines, common trenches
• Utility poles, boxes
• Existing trees to remain
• Other significant site features that should be protected – drainage swales, any areas to be off limits for wildlife, vegetation, or cultural protection
• If there is a common layout structure that provides coordination between the trades, that may be shown as well, ie. coordinate grid systems, station points or benchmarks

Answer 6

Base Map