Surveying

Surveying

The science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of geographical points and the distances and angles between them.

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erosion

Construction; Surveying

The wearing away of the land surface by water, wind, ice, gravity, or other geological agents.

An interest or partial right in real property which diminished the value of ownership, but does not prevent the transfer of ownership. Mortgages, taxes and judgments are encumbrances known as liens. ...

encroachment

Construction; Surveying

A structure or part of a structure that occupies the property of another.

easement

Construction; Surveying

Areas of land owned by the property owner, but in which other parties, such as utility companies, may have limited rights granted for a specific purpose.

dredging

Construction; Surveying

A method for deepening streams, lakes, or reservoirs by scraping and removing solids from the bottom.

drainage-way

Construction; Surveying

A natural or artificial stream, closed conduit, or depression that carries surface water. This term is usually applied to all types of drains and watercourses, whether man-made or natural.