Take a look at this #land and #water #mapping project! #topo #hydrography #mine #bathymetry https://themappingnetwork.wordpress.com/2015/03/25/land-and-lake-survey-of-active-sand-and-gravel-mine/ http://ow.ly/i/a5YSt

The Mapping Network provided a hydrographic and land survey of an active sand and gravel operation.  The mining operation wanted a view of their lake bathymetry to see if there were any areas they still needed to dredge.  The also will be using this information for an upcoming wetland creation project. About The Mapping Network:  The Mapping Network is an industry leader in Geographic Information Systems, GPS Data Collection, Aerial Imagery, and Data Conversion.  We…

The Mapping Network is excited to announce it has been selected to be a part of Society of Lake Management Professionals (SLMP). The SLMP is an exclusive group of the very best lake and pond management companies in the country. Their mission: To foster an appreciation for and enhance the management of ponds and lakes, managed by for profit companies, with particular concern for the aesthetic and recreational uses and stewardship of such waters. Using…

A partner within The Mapping Network helped a Home Owners Association (HOA) be proactive and monitored the inflow of sediment into their lake based upon five-year intervals.  Comparing water and sediment depth data from 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015 the HOA discovered a increase in sediment rate from 2005-2010 due to heavy construction upstream. This data helped the HOA establish baseline information on their lake and aided them with facts for working with developers who were responsible for the sediment.  It…

How much does dredging cost is the most commonly asked question for many lake associations.  We sat down with Dan McDougal, President of Dredge America and asked him that question.   When lake homeowner’s call for our assistance with their potential upcoming dredging projects, the first question we usually get asked is, “How much does it cost?” This is usually followed by, “Just a ballpark figure that I won’t hold you to.” Then we often…

The Mapping Network created a hydrographic and sediment survey for a property owners association (POA).   The main lake inlet has shallow water because sediment settles at the mouth of the stream, creating deltas.   The POA installed two sediment basins to capture sediment flowing from the north.  However, as shown on the watershed map, much more sediment is flowing from the east (this includes residential areas and a golf course).  The POA needed to quantify sediment build-up in their sediment…

The battle against aquatic vegetation in lakes and ponds can be quite expensive.  Understanding exactly where to apply a treatment will save time and money but more importantly provides a better opportunity to control aggressive non-native aquatic plant life. Having a lake professionally mapped not only shows the water depths but the 3D model can be used for identifying potential problem areas.   Proper tools for management decisions provide the information needed in controlling unwanted…

The Mapping Network has extensive experience performing hydrographic surveys on intake channels for power plants and drinking water intakes. On the example below The Mapping Network conducted a pre and post dredge survey along with calculating the amount of material removed.  The map below is the post-dredge survey after all dredging operations were performed. About The Mapping Network:  The Mapping Network is an industry leader in Geographic Information Systems, GPS Data Collection, Aerial Imagery, and Data Conversion.  We…