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Bathymetry and Sediment Survey of a Lake

The Mapping Network and their nationwide group of partners receive many calls each week about sediment issues on lakes.  More often than not, these callers have a fairly good idea about the state of their lake from simply looking at if from the shore on while on the boat.  However, trying to quantify the severity of sedimentation and planning for a potential dredging project is much more difficult.  This is where our experienced teams come into play.  We have the tools, knowledge and experience to accurately survey the current lake depths along with mapping the sediment thickness in the lake.

Below is an example of a lake that had sediment accumulating in the usual spots (inflows) however there were a couple other problem areas where new homes had recently been built.  The HOA used this map to plan for dredging in the main inflow of the lake and also created a bulletin to property owners about the importance of controlling erosion into the lake – eventually this will lead to more dredging in the future.

A lake surveyed by The Mapping Network included creating a contour and 3D shaded depth map of the current lake depths.  Also a sediment thickness map of the entire lake was generated.

A lake surveyed by The Mapping Network included creating a contour and 3D shaded depth map of the current lake depths. Also a sediment thickness map of the entire lake was generated.  The client was able to visualize where dredging will take place and also quantify the amount of material needing to be removed.

The Mapping Network is instrumental in bringing GPS lake mapping technology to the recreational market.  Their experience wit the most efficient GPS and sonar technology allows their partners, like us, to offer these unique services to our clients.  Pond Medics utilizes this lake mapping technology to reveal this unseen, underwater world.  Combining sub-foot accurate equipment and depth accuracies of up to 1/10th of a foot, we can produce a picture of what few people will ever see – the bottom of your lake.

For more information on Pond Medics, Inc. please contact:

Trent Lewis

phone: (972) 334-0104

e-mail:  info@pondmedics.com

website:  www.pondmedics.com

About The Mapping Network: 

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, and recreational Real Estate listings.   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   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

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Hydrographic Survey of Missouri River for Gas Pipeline

The Mapping Network, Dredge America and Engineering firm team up to map the bottom of the Missouri River

The Mapping Network and Dredge America spent several days scouting the Missouri River between Iowa and Nebraska.   Why you ask?  Because it is the middle of winter in this part of the country and there are many frozen dangers on the river this time of year.  The survey team had to find the perfect time when mother nature allowed for safe passage on the river.  After a week of above average temperatures the ice disappeared and the team jumped into action.  The goal was to map a portion of the river where a gas pipeline would be crossing.  The pipeline is buried deep below the river bottom and knowing the existing bottom of the Missouri River is crucial to engineers placing the pipeline correctly.

The survey team was able to finish the project on time despite dodging rogue chunks of ice, trees, sandbars (the current drought has the river at very low levels), other mysterious items floating down the river…and a broken prop!  The resulting map shows many features you would expect to find on the Missouri River.

Contour map of the river

River bottom contour map of the Missouri River created by The Mapping Network and Dredge America.

Ice can be seen in the water around the transducer

Thin layer of ice can be seen in the water around the transducer.  This small area of ice was outside the survey zone near the boat launch.

The Mapping Network is an industry leader in Hydrographic Surveys, Bathymetry, 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

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Dredge America, a leading US portable hydraulic dredging company, was established 20 years ago by Dan McDougal.  They have both a small and medium sized dredge and perform projects across the United States.   Please give them a call if you have any questions about sedimentation and dredging projects.

Website:  www.dredgeamerica.com

email: info@themappingnetwork.com

Phone: 800.464.5597

Dredge America, Inc. is a professional, reliable and innovative leader in delivering portable hydraulic dredging services and geo-textile tube installation that exceeds our clients’ high expectations. We perform our dredging services for customers throughout the United States. Projects outside the U.S. in the western hemisphere are considered on a case by case basis.

Dredge America Dredging Services:

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