A Cadastral Surveyor Explains Property Line Disputes

A recent fight over land along the Red River has been making headlines. The issue is between Texas and Oklahoma, and it all comes down to one question: where is the real boundary? At first, this sounds like a problem only governments deal with. However, the truth is much simpler—and more relatable. The same kind […]
Storm Damage Shows Why a Topographic Survey Matters

Storms move through Oklahoma City every year. Sometimes they bring heavy rain, strong winds, and flash flooding. After a big storm passes, many property owners walk outside and notice something strange. Water sits in the yard. Soil washes away from a slope. A driveway floods. In some cases, water even reaches a home’s foundation. At […]
How New Federal Rules Are Changing ALTA Land Survey Work

Oklahoma City keeps growing. New stores, offices, and buildings appear across the city. However, new federal reporting rules now affect how property deals happen. Because of these rules, developers must adjust how they plan land reviews before a project begins. One important step in this process is the alta land survey. This survey already plays […]