What is USGS Topographical Plan Analysis?  An analysis using United States Geological Service (USGS) maps which provide elevations of the ground, stream, ponds, roads, buildings and other significant physical features without having to physically survey the area.

What does USGS Topographical Plan Analysis entail?

D.L. Howell will use these maps to do a property feasibility analysis and determine physical characteristics of a site to advise our clients developing their property. This procedure is done to get a quick idea of what the property characteristics without spending the money for a full survey. The USGS maps are also used to determine off-site drainage areas for FEMA floodplain studies.

Why should you contact D.L. Howell & Associates for USGS Topographical Analysis services?

Contact D.L. Howell about Topographical services if you are interested in developing your property and would like a quick feasibility study to determine if it is developable. Once the feasibility of the site is determined, we can create full land development plans.

Previous USGS Topographical Analysis Projects

Crystal Springs - Townhome Development where a floodplain analysis was completed using USGS maps to determine drainage area to a bridge crossing, as well as the ground coverages of these offsite areas.

Mattioni - Located at Routes 113 & 30 a feasibility study was completed to determine possible build-out of the property.  USGS maps were used to verify physical features of the site for location of roads, buildings and slopes of ground to verify constructability without the need of a full survey.