New in 2012: Automated Sediment Mapping System

The Mapping Network Adds Advanced Sediment Mapping System

After researching multiple technologies and talking to sonar and radar experts over the past couple years we have found a system that delivers accurate results.  We are excited to announce the availability of our brand new automated sediment mapping system which will collect much more data and increase accuracy.  This new technology does not require manual sediment measurements and is entirely automated taking sediment depths along with water depth readings.  Perfect for lakes looking to dredge or monitor sediment levels.  Please contact us for details about the new sediment mapping system can work for you.

The Mapping Network's new sub-bottom mapping system gives profile view of the lake bottom. Truly understand sediment buildup with this technology.

Map showing sediment depth. Individual depth points and color-shaded depth is shown. A great tool for understanding areas needing sediment removal.

The Mapping Network is an industry leader in Geographic Information Systems Consulting, Data Conversion, and GPS Data Collection.  We specialize in terrain and sub-surface (bathymetry) GPS mapping.   If you are serious about maintaining  a high-quality golf course, lake or pond, be sure you have the ability to make the best decisions,  get your resource mapped by the professionals at The Mapping Network.   Give us a call or send an e-mail to find out more details.

phone:  (402) 241-8177

e-mail: info@themappingnetwork.com

website: www.themappingnetwork.com

Check out The Mapping Network on Facebook for more examples and success stories!

The Mapping Network is proud to announce their firm has been chosen by Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter, as a Landowner Services provider for Cabela’s Trophy Properties throughout the United States.  Visit us on the Cabela’s Trophy Properties website >> click here

The Mapping Network:  www.TheMappingNetwork.com

A Nationwide Network of GPS Mapping Professionals

The Mapping Network: A Team of GPS & Lake Management Experts

The Team:  The Mapping Network is a nationwide group of professionals providing the highest quality and most affordable bathymetric, sediment and asset mapping products on the market today. The Mapping Network has partners located throughout the county working directly with recreational property owners, lake associations, engineers, golf courses, marinas, developers, governmental organizations, and fishing clubs. A local expert aquatic service provider understands the dynamics of a lake to determine the best transect paths to precisely model the lake’s bathymetry.  With 12 years of experience in the bathymetry mapping profession, our  highly trained staff understand and employ the latest technology trends to generate a bathymetric map that is amazingly accurate and also aesthetically enjoyable.

The Time to Map is Now:  The Mapping Network maps lakes throughout the entire year but typically the best time to map a lake is from fall until spring, while the weeds are down.  An accurate lake map provides the information needed to make the most of your aquatic resource.  If you are serious about maintaining a high-quality lake or pond, be sure you have the ability to make the best decisions, get your lake mapped by the professionals at The Mapping Network.

On Site GPS Data Collection: Mapping methods developed by The Mapping Network combine accurate GPS mapping and Sonar technology.  Our mapping system collects a 3-dimensional point every two seconds over any body of water with sub-foot accurate location equipment and depth accuracies of up to 1/10th of a foot.   Once the data is collected in the field it is processed with customized software programs to craft an impressive bathymetric map that is easy to understand.

Contour map generated by The Mapping Network for a Lake in New York.

The Mapping Network is an industry leader in Geographic Information Systems Consulting, Data Conversion, and GPS Data Collection.  We specialize in terrain and sub-surface (bathymetry) GPS mapping.   If you are serious about maintaining  a high-quality golf course, lake or pond, be sure you have the ability to make the best decisions,  get your resource mapped by the professionals at The Mapping Network.   Give us a call or send an e-mail to find out more details.

phone:  (402) 241-8177

e-mail: info@themappingnetwork.com

website: www.themappingnetwork.com

Check out The Mapping Network on Facebook for more examples and success stories!

The Mapping Network is proud to announce their firm has been chosen by Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter, as a Landowner Services provider for Cabela’s Trophy Properties throughout the United States.  Visit us on the Cabela’s Trophy Properties website >> click here

The Mapping Network:  www.TheMappingNetwork.com

A Nationwide Network of GPS Mapping Professionals

Georgia HOA Uses The Mapping Network for Sediment Mapping and Analysis

Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc (Ball Ground, GA) and The Mapping Network recently completed a mapping project for a home owners association in Georgia.  The lake has a history of significant sediment problems.  Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc mapped the lake in 2007 and the lake had been dredged shortly thereafter.  Now, four years after dredging the lake, homeowners are having difficulties navigating through the coves.  Aquatic Environmental  Services, Inc., updated the lake map a week ago to note current water depths and mark sediment depths.

Another component of the project was to calculate the amount of material needed to be removed in order to make the coves 4 foot deep. 3D models were generated to show how much sediment had accumulated in each cove.  Contour maps were also made for each cove and given to the lake manager and engineer to review for dredging planning.  The Mapping Network then created cut-fill calculations and maps based on the specifications of the lake manager.  The HOA will then use this information as part of the bid package given to dredging companies.  Presenting the precise plans took out the guess work and keep all the dredging contractors on task.

Information gathered during the lake mapping process helped Mr. Grimes’ client better comprehend the level of sedimentation building up over time in the lake.  The resulting map provided the baseline depth profile needed for long-term sedimentation monitoring.

Here at The Mapping Network, 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.  We have a nationwide group of professionals specializing in all facets of lake management.

The bottom line – This powerful information allows for smart management and planning decisions and will serve as a baseline for future projects.  A great value! 

In the maps above, the HOA needed the depths of the cove to be a minimum of 4 foot for boat access. Mapping Network located the areas where the current depth was less than four feet, which was the dredging zone. The Mapping Network calculated the dredging area and volume. The current lake bathymetry (left) and the post-dredge contours (middle)are shown in blue shading. A cut-fill model (right) shows areas of cut needed to reach the goal.

The Mapping Network is an industry leader in Geographic Information Systems Consulting, Data Conversion, and GPS Data Collection.  We specialize in terrain and sub-surface (bathymetry) GPS mapping.   If you are serious about maintaining  a high-quality golf course, lake or pond, be sure you have the ability to make the best decisions,  get your resource mapped by the professionals at The Mapping Network.   Give us a call or send an e-mail to find out more details.

phone:  (402) 241-8177

e-mail: info@themappingnetwork.com

website: www.themappingnetwork.com

Check out The Mapping Network on Facebook for more examples and success stories!

The Mapping Network is proud to announce their firm has been chosen by Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter, as a Landowner Services provider for Cabela’s Trophy Properties throughout the United States.  Visit us on the Cabela’s Trophy Properties website >> click here

The Mapping Network:  www.TheMappingNetwork.com