Public Works

Survey and Mapping

The Charlotte County Survey and Mapping Section is responsible for maintenance of the horizontal and vertical survey control within Charlotte County.

Horizontal Network
Identification, restoration, and preservation of the controlling corner monuments established during the original cadastral surveys of Florida lands. These corner monuments, commonly known as section corners, are the basis of location for all property boundaries within the County. The location of all property boundaries, acreage or subdivided parcels, are based on the sectional information as defined by the horizontal network. 

Vertical Network
Establishment and maintenance of the vertical control network, known as height above sea level.  

Charlotte County is a relatively flat, low-lying coastal area. The elevation monumentation and its perpetuation is of utmost importance to engineers in the planning and maintenance of future and existing drainage facilities.

State Law and Administrative Regulations require that all new subdivision plats be reviewed for conformance by a Professional Surveyor and Mapper for compliance. This function is performed by the Survey and Mapping Department.

The Survey and Mapping Department provides assistance to other County departments as needed.

Florida Surveying and Mapping Society awarded Charlotte County Survey and Mapping Department the: Professional Development Award for years 1997-1998 and 2000-2001.