What 1-Foot Contours Miss in a Topographic Survey

Topographic survey with contour lines next to real land showing subtle slope and drainage differences

A lot of people assume a survey will show everything about their land. When you look at a topographic survey of your land, you see lines, numbers, and elevations, so it feels complete. It looks clean. It looks clear. Then the project starts, and things don’t quite match what you expected. Water shows up in […]