A successful GPS/GIS utility mapping project requires appropriate GPS equipment, GIS mapping technology, utility locating tools, trained technicians, and access to the areas being surveyed. Existing site plans, utility records, construction drawings, and information about known infrastructure can also help establish the scope of the mapping project and identify the areas requiring detailed investigation.

During the field survey, technicians collect accurate GPS coordinates and utility information using specialized locating and detection equipment. Depending on site conditions, electromagnetic locating, Ground Penetrating Radar GPR, utility marking, and other detection methods may be used to identify underground infrastructure. The collected field data can then be organized within a GIS mapping system for digital documentation and future reference.

At Utility Locating & Mapping South Dakota, we combine GPS/GIS technology, professional utility locating, GPR scanning, and detailed field data collection to create useful digital utility records. Providing clear project information and accessible survey areas helps our team deliver accurate utility mapping data that supports safer excavation, efficient construction planning, and long term infrastructure management.