Side Scan Sonar Provides Visual Aid in Hydrographic Survey

Side Scan Sonar is Valuable Tool for The Mapping Network The Mapping Network offers side scan sonar capabilities to efficiently create an image of the lake bottom.  Side scan sonar imagery is commonly used as a tool to detect features under the surface of the lake such as structure, debris, old channels, trees, pipes, old roads, etc.  These side scan images are typically acquired along with bathymetric surveying and sub-bottom (sediment) mapping.  Common applications for…

Sediment Mapping and Analysis Project from Foster Lake Management

Foster Lake Management recently completed a mapping project for a home owners association in North Carolina.  The inlet area of the lake is suffering from sediment buildup. The overall goals of the lake mapping project involved surveying the depths of the entire lake, collecting sediment depth samples, calculating the amount of sediment currently in the inlet area and creating a dredge plan for a minimum water depth of 3 feet.   Foster Lake Management collected water…

Hydrographic Survey and Sediment Analysis in Oklahoma

The Mapping Network and Pond Medics complete project for POA in Oklahoma using specialized sub-bottom mapping system A property owner association in Oklahoma with a 50 year old lake is struggling with the challenges associated with sediment buildup in their lake.  Using The Mapping Network’s sub-bottom mapping system, the POA was not only able to see the contours of the lake but gain an understanding of the sediment distribution throughout the lake.   In much of…

Lake Mapping and Sediment Analysis in Illinois

The Mapping Network completes project for POA in Illinois using specialized sub-bottom mapping system A POA is Illinois has been dealing with the challenges associated with sediment buildup in their lake.  Using The Mapping Network’s sub-bottom mapping system, the POA was not only able to see the contours of the lake but gain an understanding of the sediment distribution throughout the lake.   This technology provides critical information for the POA to make educated management decisions…

New in 2012: Automated Sediment Mapping System

The Mapping Network Adds Advanced Sediment Mapping System After researching multiple technologies and talking to sonar and radar experts over the past couple years we have found a system that delivers accurate results.  We are excited to announce the availability of our brand new automated sediment mapping system which will collect much more data and increase accuracy.  This new technology does not require manual sediment measurements and is entirely automated taking sediment depths along with…

Start a Sediment Plan with a Map

Here at The Mapping Network, we understand the challenges and costs associated with locating and removing sediment. We specialize in accurately mapping bodies of water, calculating the water volume, collecting sediment depth samples at critical areas and monitoring the distribution of sediment over time. Common questions from our clients: Where is the highest sedimentation occurring? How much fluffy sediment (in cubic yards) is in each cove? If the lake is drawn down 5 ft, what…

New in 2012: Automated Sediment Mapping System

The Mapping Network Adds Advanced Sediment Mapping System After researching multiple technologies and talking to sonar and radar experts over the past couple years we have found a system that delivers accurate results.  We are excited to announce the availability of our brand new automated sediment mapping system which will collect much more data and increase accuracy.  This new technology does not require manual sediment measurements and is entirely automated taking sediment depths along with…

The Mapping Network: A Team of GPS & Lake Management Experts

The Team:  The Mapping Network is a nationwide group of professionals providing the highest quality and most affordable bathymetric, sediment and asset mapping products on the market today. The Mapping Network has partners located throughout the county working directly with recreational property owners, lake associations, engineers, golf courses, marinas, developers, governmental organizations, and fishing clubs. A local expert aquatic service provider understands the dynamics of a lake to determine the best transect paths to precisely…

Georgia HOA Uses The Mapping Network for Sediment Mapping and Analysis

Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc (Ball Ground, GA) and The Mapping Network recently completed a mapping project for a home owners association in Georgia.  The lake has a history of significant sediment problems.  Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc mapped the lake in 2007 and the lake had been dredged shortly thereafter.  Now, four years after dredging the lake, homeowners are having difficulties navigating through the coves.  Aquatic Environmental  Services, Inc., updated the lake map a week ago…

Start a Sediment Plan with a Map

Here at The Mapping Network, we understand the challenges and costs associated with locating and removing sediment. We specialize in accurately mapping bodies of water, calculating the water volume, collecting sediment depth samples at critical areas and monitoring the distribution of sediment over time. Common questions from our clients: Where is the highest sedimentation occurring? How much fluffy sediment (in cubic yards) is in each cove? If the lake is drawn down 5 ft, what…