The Mapping Network offers “Recreational” grade mapping option

The Mapping Network is offering a “recreational level” lake mapping option for people looking for a general understanding of their lake or pond. Data is collected by one of our lake mapping partners (find your closest provider here >> Lake Mapping Partners) using a Lowrance HDS sonar system. We call these recreational level maps where general contours and depths can be seen and should be used as general reference maps. These maps provide insight into…

New Lake Planning

Greg Grimes (Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc) was contracted to assist with preliminary planning of a lake for a client in Georgia. Greg said “by utilizing the lake design tools available through our partnership with The Mapping Network, we were able to see how large the lake would be, the max depth, average depth, size of the dam and also the watershed.” With the map the client was able to see potential challenges with a limited…

Hydrographic Survey and Sediment Map – Solitude Lake Management

Solitude Lake Management completed a certified hydrographic survey and sediment survey as part of a dredging analysis report. This 29 acre lake, originally built in the early 1900’s has an average water depth of 2.6 feet. Through sediment sampling, the average soft sediment thickness is 2.1 feet. Over time the lake has lost almost half of its original capacity to sediment. The estimated sediment volume was calculated and shown on a map. This will allow…

April 2013