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Land Surveying ACRONYMS

Land Surveying ACRONYMS
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Land surveying is an essential part of construction and engineering projects. It involves determining the boundaries and features of a piece of land using various tools and techniques. To communicate effectively, land surveyors use various abbreviations and acronyms to refer to different measurements and calculations. In this article, we will explore some of the most common abbreviations and acronyms used in land surveying.

  1. AC: Alternating Current Alternating current refers to the type of electrical current that reverses direction periodically. In land surveying, it is commonly used to refer to underground electrical cables.

  2. AGL: Above Ground Level AGL refers to the height of an object or point above the ground level. It is commonly used in aviation and land surveying.

  3. ASP: Asphalt ASP refers to asphalt, a commonly used material in road construction. It is often used in land surveying to refer to the surface of a road.

  4. AT: At Grade At Grade refers to a point that is level with the surrounding ground level. It is often used in land surveying to indicate the elevation of a point.

  5. BLM: Bureau of Land Management The Bureau of Land Management is a government agency responsible for managing public lands in the United States. Land surveyors often work with the BLM to establish boundaries and property lines.

  6. BMT: Bench Mark Bench Mark refers to a permanent point of reference used for land surveying. It is often a metal or concrete post with a known elevation and location.

  7. CAD: Computer-Aided Design CAD refers to the use of computer software to design and create technical drawings. It is commonly used in land surveying to create accurate and detailed maps.

  8. CCR: County Clerk and Recorder The County Clerk and Recorder is a government office responsible for maintaining land records and property ownership information.

  9. COGO: Coordinate Geometry Coordinate Geometry is a mathematical system used in land surveying to calculate the location and position of points on a map.

  10. CRD: Centerline Reference Datum Centerline Reference Datum refers to a point or line used as a reference for establishing boundaries and property lines. It is often used in road construction and land surveying.

  11. DATUM: Geodetic Datum Geodetic Datum refers to a reference system used for measuring and mapping the Earth's surface. It is commonly used in land surveying to establish accurate coordinates and elevation levels.

  12. ELEV: Elevation Elevation refers to the height of a point or object above sea level. It is an important measurement in land surveying, as it is used to establish property boundaries and determine the slope of the land.

  13. GPS: Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based navigation system used to determine the exact location of objects on the Earth's surface. It is commonly used in land surveying to establish accurate coordinates and measurements.

  14. LIDAR: Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR refers to a remote sensing technology used to measure distances and create 3D maps of the Earth's surface. It is commonly used in land surveying to create accurate and detailed maps.

  15. NGS: National Geodetic Survey The National Geodetic Survey is a government agency responsible for maintaining geodetic control points and providing accurate coordinates and elevation data for land surveying.

  16. PLSS: Public Land Survey System The Public Land Survey System is a method of land division used in the United States. It is used to establish property boundaries and determine ownership of public lands.

Sometimes the abbreviations and acronyms used in Land Surveying can leave you scratching your head.Ā  Ā Here are some of the most commonly used Acronyms used in Land Surveying today.Ā  Ā  If you use different ones in your country feel free to add them below.

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DESCRIPTIONĀ ABBREVIATIONS

@ AT
ABUT ABUTMENT
ADJ ADJUSTED
ANG ANGLE
APPROX APPROXIMATE
AV AVERAGE
AVE AVENUE
AZ AZIMUTH
AZ MK AZIMUTH MARK
& AND
BRBD BARBED
B C BEGINNING OF CURVE
BDRY BOUNDARY
BK BANK
BLDG BUILDING
BLK BLOCK
BLVD BOULEVARD
B M BENCH MARK
B V C BEGINNING OF VERTICAL CURVE
BRDG BRIDGE
C CUT
CB CURB
CEM CEMENT
CH X CHISELED CROSS
CH ā‚¬ CHISELED SQUARE
CHIS SQ CHISELED SQUARE
C I P CORRUGATED IRON PIPE
C/L CENTER LINE
C M P CORRUGATED METAL PIPE
CO COUNTY
CONC CONCRETE
COR CORNER
C R CURB RETURN
CULV CULVERT
DEG DEGREE
DEST DESTROYED
DIA DIAMETER
DIST DISTANCE
DR DRIVE
E EAST
E C END OF CURVE
E C R END OF CURB RETURN
e.g. FOR EXAMPLE
ELEV ELEVATION
ENGR ENGINEERING
E/O EAST OF
E V C END VERTICAL CURVE
FD FOUND
F H FIRE HYDRANT
F L FLOW LINE
FN FENCE
FNC FENCE
FT FOOT OR FEET
GR GRADE
GND GROUND
HWY HIGHWAY
HDWL HEADWALL
i.e. THAT IS
IN INCH
INT INTERSECTION
INTER INTERSECTION
I P IRON PIPE OR IRON PIN
JCT JUNCTION
JUNC JUNCTION
L & T LEAD AND TACK
LOC LOCATION
L S LAND SURVEYOR
L LEFT
L/O LEFT OF
LT LEFT
LDNG LEADING
M O C MIDDLE OF CURVE
MEAS MEASURE
MI MILE
MID MIDWAY OR MIDDLE
M H MANHOLE
M H T MEAN HIGH TIDE
MK MARK
MON MONUMENT
MP MAP
M S L MEAN SEA LEVEL
N NORTH
NE NORTHEAST
NGS NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY
NO NUMBER
N/O NORTH OF
NW NORTHWEST
OBS OBSERVED
O D OUTSIDE DIAMETER
OPP OPPOSITE
ORIGĀ  ORIGINAL
PG PAGE
PGS PAGES
PAR PARALLEL
PAV PAVED, PAVING OR PAVEMENT
P B M PRECISE BENCH MARK
PERPĀ  PERPENDICULAR
P I POINT OF INTERSECTION
P P POWER POLE
PT POINT
PVT R/W PRIVATE RIGHT OF WAY
PVMT PAVEMENT
PST POST
R C P REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE
RD ROAD
RDWY ROADWAY
REF REFERENCE
RES RESERVOIR
RET WALL RETAINING WALL
RGE RANGE
R M REFERENCE MONUMENT WORK
RHO RANCHO
R P REFERENCE POINT
RR RAILROAD
R RIGHT
R/O RIGHT OF
R/W RIGHT OF WAY
SS SIDE SHOT
S SOUTH
S B B & M SAN BERNARDINO BASE & MERIDIAN
SE SOUTHEAST
SEC SECTION
S/O SOUTH OF
SPK SPIKE
SQ SQUARE
S S M STANDARD SURVEY MONUMENT
ST STREET
STA STATION
STD STANDARD
ST HWY STATE HIGHWAY
STK STAKE
STMPD STAMPED
STRUCT STRUCTURE
SURV SURVEY
SW SOUTHWEST
T B M TEMPORARY BENCH MARK
TEL TELEPHONE
TEL PL TELEPHONE POLE
TENT TENTATIVE
TK TACK
T T TRUCK TRAIL
TLA TRILATERATION
TRI TRIANGULATION
TRV TRAVERSE
TWP TOWNSHIP
U S C E UNITED STATES CORPS OF ENGINEERS
U S C & G S UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
U S G S UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
V C VERTICAL CURVE
VERT VERTICAL
W WEST
W C WITNESS CORNER
W/O WEST OF
W/P WITNESS POST
WR WIRE
W WL WINGWALL
X-SEC CROSS SECITON
X-RD CROSS ROAD
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+ - PLUS OR MINUS
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ļ SQUARE OR BOX
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