Smith Mountain Lake Benefits from Bathymetry Survey

Engineers Developing Dredging Plan and Dock Placement Select Local Expert for Bathymetry Study Smith Mountain Lake is a gorgeous, 40-mile long, 20,600 acre lake, with 500 miles of shoreline, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of rural southwestern Virginia. Part of an ongoing improvement project required small sections ranging from 0.25 to 3 acres to be dredged due to sedimentation and safety issues. Another area of the lake was preparing for the installation of…

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Aug 2011

Sediment Issues on Missouri River Marina

Most lakes and ponds are fed by rivers and creeks and water isn’t the only thing being carried into the lake. Something unseen is slowly accumulating on your lake bottom – Sediment. When flooding occurs, the increased river levels cause extremely high amounts of sediment to be deposited into your lake. Sedimentation is one of the costliest problems facing lakes due to the difficulty of removal. If you live on a lake that is…

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Aug 2011

Lake Dredging Due to Sediment Problems?

Save Significant Money on Dredging Projects with The Mapping Network! The Mapping Network recently completed a mapping project for a large-scale home owners association in Arkansas. The large lake had 21 coves and several homeowners were having difficulties accessing their dock due to sedimentation. Here were some of the questions the HOA management team had: – where is the highest sedimentation occurring? – how much fluffy sediment (in cubic yards) is in each cove? –…

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Aug 2011

What is Being Left on the Bottom of Your Lake?

Most lakes and ponds are fed by rivers and creeks and water isn’t the only thing being carried into the lake. Something unseen is slowly accumulating on your lake bottom – Sediment. When flooding occurs, the increased river levels cause extremely high amounts of sediment to be deposited into your lake. Sedimentation is one of the costliest problems facing lakes due to the difficulty of removal. If you live on a lake that is…

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Aug 2011

Is GPS Lake Mapping For You?

To fully enjoy your lake or pond it is essential to know the facts. Exact acreage, depths, and chemistry of your lake are critical factors for making the best management decisions. Armed with this knowledge you will be able to properly place structure, deliver appropriate stocking densities, select the correct fish species, apply the right amount of weed control, and of course gain a better idea where those bass may be hiding! Equipped with the very latest…

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Aug 2011

Follow The Mapping Network on LinkedIn

We invite you to follow our company page of LinkedIn for the latest information on The Mapping Network. http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mapping-network The Mapping Network provides the highest quality and is the most affordable golf course and bathymetric mapping system on the market today. If you are serious about maintaining a high-quality golf course, lake or pond, be sure you have the ability to make the best decisions, get your lake mapped by the professionals at The Mapping…

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Aug 2011

2011 PGA Championship Course Map

The Atlanta Athletic Club (AAC) is the site for the final major in the 2011 golf season. The AAC is comprised of two 18 hole courses and a Par 3 course. The Highlands Course is the site for the 93rd PGA Championship from August 8 to 14, 2011. Robert Trent Jones designed the original back nine in 1964 and Joe Finger did the front nine. The course was redesigned for 93rd PGA Championship by Rees…

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Aug 2011

Golf Course GPS Mapping

Golf Course GPS Mapping Provided by The Mapping Network. Every feature on a golf course can be accurately measured with either a GPS unit or through the use of imagery. Imagery is a cost effective way to provide the superintendent and his staff with additional information about the course. All irrigation and drainage features can be added to the base map providing a detailed inventory of every component of the irrigation system including pipes (type,…

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Aug 2011

Lake Volume and Capacity Curves

GPS Lake Mapping Accurately Accounts for Current Water Capacity It is critical to know the exact acreage and depth range of your lake to make sound management decisions. Precision GPS lake mapping conducted by The Mapping Network utilizes highly accurate procedures and equipment for data collection. Utilizing sub-foot accurate GPS units and hydro-acoustic depth-sounding equipment, our team logs data points for extremely accurate location mapping. Hydro-acoustic depth sounding equipment measures depth with unparalleled accuracy. Our…

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Aug 2011

Does Your Lake Have Sediment Problems?

Save Significant Money on Dredging Projects with The Mapping Network! The Mapping Network recently completed a mapping project for a large-scale home owners association in Arkansas. The large lake had 21 coves and several homeowners were having difficulties accessing their dock due to sedimentation. Here were some of the questions the HOA management team had:- where is the highest sedimentation occurring? – how much fluffy sediment (in cubic yards) is in each cove? – if…

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