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The Mapping Network Hydrographic Survey Team exceeds expectations for Property Owner Association. Sediment problems are inevitable in all lakes and at some point removal is required.  Lake dredging and/or excavation can be an expensive process and requires accurate planning to be as cost-efficient as possible.   A lake Property Owners Association (POA) had been dealing [...] (read more)

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 [...] (read more)

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 [...] (read more)

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 [...] (read more)

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? [...] (read more)

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 [...] (read more)

Technology allows for invasive vegetation monitoring, ecological evaluation and eradication status FOR PRESS RELEASE CLICK HERE >> Aquatic Vegetation Survey FOR DETAILED EXAMPLES CLICK HERE >> Hydrographic, Sediment Survey & Vegetation Mapping Information (opens as a pdf in your browser) The Mapping Network is proud to announce the addition of an automated submerged aquatic vegetation [...] (read more)

The Mapping Network Hydrographic Survey Team exceeds expectations for Property Owner Association. Overview:  A lake property association (POA) has been dealing directly with the challenges associated with sedimentation in their lakes for over 20 years.  In 2002 The Board of Directors created a 30 year sediment removal and management plan (2002-2031).  They looked at 3 [...] (read more)

Using a GPS Lake Map to Create Management Plan Jim Darlington, President of Leisure Ponds, mapped a pond in the St. Louis area for a residential Home Owners Association. The pond surveyed was approximately 2.7 acres and had shown warning signs of sedimentation.  GPS Lake mapping was conducted on site to reveal the true lake [...] (read more)

Widespread Drought Highlights Several Needs for Accurate Lake Maps As a widespread drought continues on throughout much of the country we are receiving calls from homeowners, engineers and government agencies concerned about water levels in their lakes.  Whether it be for recreation, sediment build-up or monitoring sources of drinking water, the importance of having and [...] (read more)