Surveying Symbology Guide

Comprehensive guide to standard surveying symbols and their applications

Boundary Monuments

Found Iron Pin

Standard monument marker

Set Monument

New control point

Concrete Monument

Permanent marker

X

Cross Cut

Chiseled mark

Found Nail

Existing nail marker

Reference Monument

Control reference point

Topographic Features

100

Spot Elevation

Ground elevation point

Contour Lines

Elevation change

Slope Indication

Grade direction

Control Point

Survey control station

Depression

Ground depression

Rock Outcrop

Natural rock formation

Utilities

Power Pole

Electrical utility

W

Water Valve

Water utility

G

Gas Meter

Gas utility

S

Sewer Manhole

Sewer access point

T

Telephone Box

Communications utility

F

Fire Hydrant

Fire protection

Line Types

Property Line

Solid boundary line

Easement Line

Dashed boundary

Centerline

Road or feature center

Hidden Line

Concealed feature

Right of Way

ROW boundary

Setback Line

Building restriction

Quick Reference

Color Coding

  • Property Lines
  • Utilities
  • Topography

Layer Structure

  • V-SURV-MON
  • V-SURV-TOPO
  • V-SURV-UTIL

Related Guides

Symbol Simulator

About Symbol Simulator

The Symbol Simulator is an interactive tool designed to help surveyors learn and practice standard surveying symbology. It provides hands-on experience with creating, identifying, and using survey symbols in various contexts.

Features:

  • Interactive symbol drawing practice
  • Symbol identification quizzes
  • Custom symbol creation tools

Integration with LEARN Program

This simulator is part of the LEARN Program curriculum developed with NSPS and Land Surveyors United. It helps surveyors master standard symbology through interactive practice.

This tool is continuously evolving based on user feedback and industry standards. Your suggestions help improve the simulator for the entire surveying community.