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…

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…

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 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 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…